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Marissa Lentz, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Marissa Lentz, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Marissa Lentz 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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Recent Work by Marissa

Matheson council kicked out of office, here’s what we know so far

Matheson council kicked out of office, here’s what we know so far

A byelection will be held in the coming months
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Smile, you're on camera! Kirkland Lake adding more surveillance at town facilities

Smile, you're on camera! Kirkland Lake adding more surveillance at town facilities

'Video surveillance may reduce risk and liability exposure, however, it can also create risks associated with the privacy of individuals,' says town clerk
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Matheson council seats declared vacant, byelection forced

Matheson council seats declared vacant, byelection forced

‘We’re going to take back our community and everything will be positive from here on in,’ says one of the councillors who helped force the byelection
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Funding could be in the pipeline for Kirkland Lake's water woes

Funding could be in the pipeline for Kirkland Lake's water woes

The province plans to announce what municipalities are receiving funding this spring
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'Kirkland Lake shines under pressure': Staff steps up in wake of ongoing flooding

'Kirkland Lake shines under pressure': Staff steps up in wake of ongoing flooding

'Having to make the choice between the town and my house, it would have been a very hard decision. And I know some staff had to do it,' says councillor
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Here's how much Kirkland Lake's taxes are going up this year

Here's how much Kirkland Lake's taxes are going up this year

Its 2024 water and wastewater rates have also been approved
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Another Matheson meeting cancelled amid councillor boycott

Another Matheson meeting cancelled amid councillor boycott

The last time council publicly met was Jan. 23
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Red Cross partners with Cochrane residence to deliver meals to seniors

Red Cross partners with Cochrane residence to deliver meals to seniors

It could also create a little bit of extra cash for the CDSSAB
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Matheson council is supposed to meet tonight, here's what's on the agenda

Matheson council is supposed to meet tonight, here's what's on the agenda

A CUPE rally is set to take place this afternoon and the township has closed its office for the remainder of the day
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$62K helping people transition back to work

$62K helping people transition back to work

The work includes mapping service providers, partnership development meetings, training facilitators and sponsoring a new conference
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