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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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Paramedics deliver baby on Highway 11 during snowstorm

Paramedics deliver baby on Highway 11 during snowstorm

Northern Ontario family is back at home adjusting to life as a party of four
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MPP wants mandatory winter driving training for new truck drivers

MPP wants mandatory winter driving training for new truck drivers

'The minister likes to say that we have the safest highways in North America, but I can guarantee he would not say that if he drove highways 11 and 17 in the winter,' says Mushkegowuk-James Bay MPP
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In memory of mom: Med student making a mark in the Far North

In memory of mom: Med student making a mark in the Far North

Candice Martin spent part of the summer working in communities on the James Bay coast and is committed to being part of a combined effort to improve healthcare in the remote area
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'Proud northern miners': Ontario gold used for mint's new coin

'Proud northern miners': Ontario gold used for mint's new coin

It's the first time that a Northern Ontario mine is being used for the initiative
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'People over politics': Northern singer's protest song goes international

'People over politics': Northern singer's protest song goes international

Adrian Sutherland teamed up with a Brazilian-Mexican singer to release a new version of his 2019 hit
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'Poor decisions were made': Injured bear cub taken on 10-hour road trip, fed Taco Bell

'Poor decisions were made': Injured bear cub taken on 10-hour road trip, fed Taco Bell

The cub is now one of 18 bears in the care of a Northern Ontario rehab facility
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'She was one tough kid': Hit-and-run victim's father fighting for justice

'She was one tough kid': Hit-and-run victim's father fighting for justice

It's been nearly 300 days since a Moose Factory woman was killed, the family is encouraging the person who took her life to come forward
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Northern Ontario animal rescue struggles against closure amid financial challenges

Northern Ontario animal rescue struggles against closure amid financial challenges

Jennifer MacKewn, the founder and president of Northern Animals Rescue and Sanctuary located in New Liskeard, says they are spending upwards of $30,000 a month just on vet bills alone
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No injuries reported after fire at northern Ontario town's historic plywood mill

No injuries reported after fire at northern Ontario town's historic plywood mill

A fire broke out at the Rockshield Engineered Wood Products plant on Friday
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Northern Ontario hospital offering $2K referral bonus for hard-to-fill jobs

Northern Ontario 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
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