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Marisca Bakker

Marisca Bakker

Marisca attended Ryerson University for political science, has her broadcast journalism diploma from Loyalist College and a creative writing certificate from Algonquin College. Marisca enjoys being part of the community in the Bulkley Valley and all it has to offer.

Phone
250.847.3266
Email
marisca.bakker@interior-news.com

Recent Work by Marisca

Gold mine near Smithers officially opens

Gold mine near Smithers officially opens

Blue Lagoon Resources celebrated its grand opening of its Dome Mountain project located 66 km east of Smithers
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Wilson family walks Highway of Tears to remember Ramona

Wilson family walks Highway of Tears to remember Ramona

Ramona Wilson went missing near Smithers in 1994; her remains were found 10 months later
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Skateboard legend Tony Hawk wows a crowd at new Smithers Skate Park

Skateboard legend Tony Hawk wows a crowd at new Smithers Skate Park

In a surprise visit to the northwest B.C. mountain town, Hawk helps Skate Society celebrate $1 million expansion
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Smithers-area landowners denied access to documents in lawsuit against CN

Smithers-area landowners denied access to documents in lawsuit against CN

The plaintiffs are seeking an injunction that would require CN to keep a culvert clear to prevent flooding of their land
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7-Eleven ordered to pay nearly $1M after rejecting injured Smithers woman's $125K settlement offer

7-Eleven ordered to pay nearly $1M after rejecting injured Smithers woman's $125K settlement offer

Madam Justice Burke noted the plaintiff presented three reasonable offers to settle
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Vehicle plunges into Telkwa River, claims one life

Vehicle plunges into Telkwa River, claims one life

Driver survives with minor injuries; passenger pronounced deceased at the scene
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Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers selected to host Minerals North 2026

Smithers has previously hosted the conference in 1990, 1995, 2004, 2008 and 2016
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Northern Community Shuttle linking remote B.C. residents to services and families

Northern Community Shuttle linking remote B.C. residents to services and families

Funding provides northern rural communities with reliable, safe and affordable regional transportation
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Kitimat remains most affordable place to live in northern BC

Kitimat remains most affordable place to live in northern BC

Kitimat and Fort St. John most affordable communities in northern BC, 100 Mile and Smithers least affordable.
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Community booster who was mayor of both Smithers and Telkwa dies

Community booster who was mayor of both Smithers and Telkwa dies

Carman Graf led both Smithers and Telkwa in a political career spanning almost three decades
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