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Marisca Bakker

Marisca Bakker

Marisca was born and raised in Ontario and moved to Smithers almost ten years ago on a one-year contract. She fell in love with the valley and the community and hasn't left. She attended Ryerson University for political science, has her broadcast journalism diploma from Loyalist College and a creative writing certificate from Algonquin College. Marisca has been married for six years, has two daughters and a fur baby, a five pound Havanese dog named Lacey. She enjoys shopping, travelling and the occasional glass of wine.

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

Recent Work by Marisca

Where have all the volunteers gone?

Where have all the volunteers gone?

Community organizations struggling to keep events and fundraising alive due to lack of volunteers
Main Street Markets return to Smithers

Main Street Markets return to Smithers

Pilot project will see three outdoor markets, with entertainment this summer
Smithers gets $500K to help connect Smithers-Telkwa trail to town

Smithers gets $500K to help connect Smithers-Telkwa trail to town

$1.7 million project will link Fulton Ave. multi-purpose path to the Cycle 16 trail
UPDATE: Missing girl found

UPDATE: Missing girl found

Eleven year old was last seen on March 25
Feds grant $3 million for overdue Smithers sewage plant upgrade

Feds grant $3 million for overdue Smithers sewage plant upgrade

Town needs to upgrade facility or could face fines of up to $6 million
Police seize gun, cash and drugs during Smithers traffic stop

Police seize gun, cash and drugs during Smithers traffic stop

Third gun BC Highway Patrol has seized this month in the North
Excitement continues to grow at silver mine property near Houston

Excitement continues to grow at silver mine property near Houston

Drilling and soil testing at Silver Queen project extends known mineralization zones
Excitement continues to grow at silver mine property near Houston

Excitement continues to grow at silver mine property near Houston

Drilling and soil testing at Silver Queen project extends known mineralization zones
It’s a girl!

It’s a girl!

First baby born in Northern Health delivered at UHNBC
Worker dies in undisclosed incident at Brucejack mine

Worker dies in undisclosed incident at Brucejack mine

Mining operations are currently shut down pending an investigations
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