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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.

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250.847.3266
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marisca.bakker@interior-news.com

Recent Work by Marisca

VIDEO: Small plane that emergency landed on Hwy 16 in northwest B.C. resumes journey

VIDEO: Small plane that emergency landed on Hwy 16 in northwest B.C. resumes journey

A report to police indicates the Cessna was experiencing mechanical issues and needed to touch down
BREAKING: Conservatives upset NDP cabinet minister in Bulkley Valley-Stikine

BREAKING: Conservatives upset NDP cabinet minister in Bulkley Valley-Stikine

With 24 of 29 ballot boxes counted incumbent Nathan Cullen was 12 percentage points behind Conservative challenger Sharon Hartwell
B.C. woman awarded nearly $1 million after breaking ankle outside 7-Eleven

B.C. woman awarded nearly $1 million after breaking ankle outside 7-Eleven

Crystal Tommy suffered severe ankle injuries nearly 6 years ago when she tripped on a pothole in a parking lot
Campfire ban to be rescinded in northern B.C. Aug 1

Campfire ban to be rescinded in northern B.C. Aug 1

Campfires will be allowed again just in time for the August long weekend
Northwest BC man lucky to be alive after grizzly attack: COS

Northwest BC man lucky to be alive after grizzly attack: COS

The man was cycling near Hazelton when a startled sow charged him
$195M invested to upgrade highway connections in northwest B.C.

$195M invested to upgrade highway connections in northwest B.C.

Money will upgrade highways to Stewart, Dease Lake, Telegraph Creek, Meziadin, and Iskut, internet connection also coming
Worker dies in undisclosed incident at northwest B.C. gold mine

Worker dies in undisclosed incident at northwest B.C. gold mine

Mining operations are currently shut down pending an investigations
Highway Patrol seizes $250K worth of drugs in northern B.C.

Highway Patrol seizes $250K worth of drugs in northern B.C.

Driver caught speeding with large amount of suspected cocaine/fentanyl
B.C. man fined $7,500 for keeping bear cub in a cage

B.C. man fined $7,500 for keeping bear cub in a cage

Bear taken to Northwest B.C. animal shelter in 2020 and released into the wild the following year
Rewilding grizzlies: New documentary filmed in Northwest B.C. airs tonight (March 3)

Rewilding grizzlies: New documentary filmed in Northwest B.C. airs tonight (March 3)

Northern Lights Wildlife Shelter part of a study on survival of rewilded grizzly bears
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