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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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Recent Work by Marissa

Bill 5 amendments don't address 'true issue', says grand chief

Bill 5 amendments don't address 'true issue', says grand chief

'We have seen the Crown dishonour the concept of consultation so that it has become essentially meaningless,' says Grand Chief Leo Friday
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In the wrong hands, strong mayor powers 'can be abused', says Northern leader

In the wrong hands, strong mayor powers 'can be abused', says Northern leader

With the powers extending to more municipalities today, some councils have officially opposed the changes
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Mixed reactions from Northern leaders on strong mayor powers

Mixed reactions from Northern leaders on strong mayor powers

Kirkland Lake's mayor has no plans to use them, and Cochrane's head of council is welcoming the change
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'It’s not going to be the same': Val Rita-Harty councillor dies

'It’s not going to be the same': Val Rita-Harty councillor dies

'If it wasn't for the municipal act, we'd leave the seat open,' says Mayor Johanne Baril
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New council, new staff: Matheson reflects on 2024

New council, new staff: Matheson reflects on 2024

'It's been a challenging year for everyone. Obviously, not only the people that put their names out there to go under public scrutiny, but the residents as well. And we recognize that,' says Mayor Dave Dyment
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Two ousted senior staffers suing Matheson for over $1.8M

Two ousted senior staffers suing Matheson for over $1.8M

The former CAO and former clerk-treasurer alleging harassment and bad-faith conduct
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Matheson adds new way for residents to speak up at council meetings

Matheson adds new way for residents to speak up at council meetings

'If we’re transparent and honest, we shouldn't be hiding anything, and we're not,' says mayor
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Matheson CAO, clerk no longer with municipality

Matheson CAO, clerk no longer with municipality

'We have a strong council, and we’re doing what we said we would do,' says mayor
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Matheson’s top staffer wants provincial review

Matheson’s top staffer wants provincial review

While it was on the agenda this week, the item was deferred
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Matheson has a new mayor, here's the full byelection results

Matheson has a new mayor, here's the full byelection results

'I think we have a strong council. We're going to turn this town around,' says mayor-elect
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