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Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative

Marissa Lentz-McGrath, Local Journalism Initiative

Marissa Lentz-McGrath covers civic issues along the Highway 11 corridor under the Local Journalism Initiative, which is funded by the Government of Canada

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marissa@timminstoday.com

Recent Work by Marissa

Mines dig up $750K to keep Kirkland Lake museum open

Mines dig up $750K to keep Kirkland Lake museum open

A local group is leading the charge, and has registered as a not-for-profit
Cochrane 'looking tragedy in the eye', turning it into opportunity after mill fire

Cochrane 'looking tragedy in the eye', turning it into opportunity after mill fire

Firefighters from nearby communities turned up to help battle the blaze
Fire rips through Cochrane's historic plywood mill

Fire rips through Cochrane's historic plywood mill

No injuries reported from blaze at the Rockshield Engineered Wood Products plant on Aug. 9
Kirkland Lake hospital offering $2K referral bonus for hard-to-fill jobs

Kirkland Lake hospital offering $2K referral bonus for hard-to-fill jobs

The lack of health-care professionals continues to impact the region, says Jorge VanSlyke, president and CEO of Blanche River Health
Kirkland Lake wants resource-based communities to get fair cut of cash

Kirkland Lake wants resource-based communities to get fair cut of cash

'It is time for more equitable revenues for all resource base communities in the North:' Kirkland Lake mayor
Cochrane looking at other ways of creating affordable housing

Cochrane looking at other ways of creating affordable housing

One option is a village of micro homes for seniors
It may be your last summer to visit the historic Oakes château in Kirkland Lake

It may be your last summer to visit the historic Oakes château in Kirkland Lake

Kirkland Lake ends lease agreement with the Ontario Heritage Trust (OHT)
Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat getting a refresh

Cochrane Polar Bear Habitat getting a refresh

Funding will help Cochrane tourist attraction rejuvenate decade-old exhibits
Heavy equipment operator shortage has Kirkland Lake calling on the province

Heavy equipment operator shortage has Kirkland Lake calling on the province

Northeastern Ontario gold mining town wants the Ontario's Minister of Labour to fund a course this year
Iroquois Falls CAO no longer employed with municipality

Iroquois Falls CAO no longer employed with municipality

Brian Finner, the town's director of recreational services, is the interim CAO
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