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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

Power outage for Telkwa to Kitwanga planned for Sept. 15

Power outage for Telkwa to Kitwanga planned for Sept. 15

BC Hydro has a planned power outage that will affect a large portion of the Bulkley Valley and surronding area on Sunday Sept. 15.
Smithers woman awarded nearly $1 million in 7-Eleven lawsuit

Smithers woman awarded nearly $1 million in 7-Eleven lawsuit

Crystal Tommy suffered severe ankle injuries nearly 6 years ago when she tripped on a pothole in a parking lot
Swimming lessons should be mandatory for children

Swimming lessons should be mandatory for children

Marisca argues too many drowning deaths are preventable
Former Bulkey Valley MLA, RCMP officer dies at 82

Former Bulkey Valley MLA, RCMP officer dies at 82

Dennis MacKay, who represented the region in Victoria from 2001 to 2009 died on Aug. 14
More seniors housing coming to Smithers

More seniors housing coming to Smithers

A new long-term care home will be built which will bring 160 new publicly-funded beds to the community
Campfire ban to be rescinded in northwest B.C. Aug 1

Campfire ban to be rescinded in northwest B.C. Aug 1

Campfires will be allowed again just in time for the August long weekend
More cell service is needed in the north

More cell service is needed in the north

Marisca advocates for more funding to improve cell service in the north
Hazelton man lucky to be alive after grizzly attack: conservation officer

Hazelton man lucky to be alive after grizzly attack: conservation officer

The man was cycling near Anderson Flats in South Hazelton when a startled sow charged him
Don't leave your pets in the car

Don't leave your pets in the car

In 2023, the BC SPCA Animal Helpline received 837 calls about animals in hot cars
Major improvements to northwest highways announced

Major improvements to northwest highways announced

Money has been announced to upgrade Highways 37, 37A and 51
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