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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

Prince Rupert honoured at local government conference

Prince Rupert honoured at local government conference

City receives Community Leadership Award for Economic Development at NCLGA conference in Smithers
Providing period products is a necessity

Providing period products is a necessity

Marisca argues the importance of access to menstrual products for all
Winter ticks on moose not a concern to province

Winter ticks on moose not a concern to province

Marisca feels helpless when she sees tick-infested moose
Where have all the volunteers gone?

Where have all the volunteers gone?

Community organizations are struggling to stay alive due to lack of volunteers
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
The benefits of drinking coffee

The benefits of drinking coffee

Marisca enjoys a cup of java
Let’s take the opportunity to house some of our neighbours

Let’s take the opportunity to house some of our neighbours

BC Housing tries again to built supportive housing complex in Smithers
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
Some success and some not so much with Christmas plants

Some success and some not so much with Christmas plants

Marisca looks into tips to keep her flowers blooming this holiday season
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