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Thom Barker

Thom Barker

After graduating with a geology degree from Carleton University and taking a detour through the high tech business, Thom started his journalism career as a fact-checker for a magazine in Ottawa in 2002. He quickly progressed to writing features for various publications, but when he landed his first newspaper job with The Interior News in 2005, he knew he had found his calling. He is the winner of numerous journalism awards, perhaps most notable the 2008 CCNA Best Feature Story award for his coverage of the in-custody death of Ian Bush and subsequent coroner's inquest. Thom believes strongly in the value of community news, particularly in the digital era, and is thrilled to be back in Smithers where his newspaper journey began.

Phone
306-641-6215
Email
editor@interior-news.com

Recent Work by Thom

Prince Rupert selected to host 2025 Coy Cup

Prince Rupert selected to host 2025 Coy Cup

As host city, the Rupert Rampage will have a guaranteed spot in the tournament
Prince Rupert port supports Gitanyow food security project with $118K

Prince Rupert port supports Gitanyow food security project with $118K

A new food security centre now open in Gitanyow features a large commercial kitchen and walk-in cooler
Rampage crush Northstars in home opener

Rampage crush Northstars in home opener

Prior to the game, hockey team honours National Day for Truth and Reconciliation with dance and drums performance
Police investigate Sept. 26 homicide in Prince Rupert

Police investigate Sept. 26 homicide in Prince Rupert

56-year-old man dies in hospital from stabbing wounds
Major Prince Rupert drug bust nabs 3.5 kilos of cocaine

Major Prince Rupert drug bust nabs 3.5 kilos of cocaine

Police also seize other drugs, a large amount of cash, weapons, vehicles and other drug trafficking paraphernalia
First Tahltan-Central Mountain Air co-branded aircraft takes flight

First Tahltan-Central Mountain Air co-branded aircraft takes flight

The addition of co-branded planes expands the CMA-Tahltan partnership
Pipeline abuse of process hearing held over again

Pipeline abuse of process hearing held over again

Proceedings in the case of Sleydo', a leader of the Coastal GasLink opposition, et. al., will resume in November
Weather, vessel instability contributed to 2022 capsizing off Haida Gwaii: TSB

Weather, vessel instability contributed to 2022 capsizing off Haida Gwaii: TSB

The Island Bay, a kayaking tour boat, sank en route to Carpenter Bay due to the boat's instability in winds, waves and tide
Evacuation alert issued for Ootsa Lake area, Ootsa Nadina Road

Evacuation alert issued for Ootsa Lake area, Ootsa Nadina Road

Increased activity of the Mount Wells wildfire prompts evacuation alert
Earthquake off Haida Gwaii felt lightly in Skidegate, Port Clements

Earthquake off Haida Gwaii felt lightly in Skidegate, Port Clements

The 4.2 magnitude quake did not produce a tsunami warning, no damage reported
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