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Karen Hill - Group Publisher

Karen Hill
In 2006, I took on the position of publisher at the Vernon Morning Star. After four years there, I made my way back to Kelowna in September 2010...

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Jen Zielinski - Bureau Chief of B.C. Interior South Division

Jen Zielinski
I am a broadcast journalism graduate from BCIT and hold a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University. I enjoy volunteering with local organizations, such as the Okanagan Humane Society.

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Jacqueline Gelineau - Multimedia Journalist

Gary Barnes - Multimedia Journalist

Gary Barnes
Journalist and broadcaster for three decades.

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Jordy Cunningham - Multimedia Journalist

Jordy Cunningham
Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree

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Brittany Webster - Multimedia Journalist

Brittany Webster
I am a video journalist based in Kelowna and capturing life in the Okanagan

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Barry Gerding - Regional Editor

Barry Gerding
Senior regional reporter for Black Press Media in the Okanagan. I have been a journalist in the B.C. community newspaper field for 37 years...

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Roxanne Mackintosh - Multimedia Marketing Specialist (She/Her)

Roxanne Mackintosh
Started my career in media and marketing back in 2011. After seven years in marketing in Alberta, I decided to relocate to Kelowna in September 2020.

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Caity Henry - Multimedia Marketing Specialist (She/Her)

Caity Henry
Grew up in Kingston, Ontario, and after completing my degree in Communications & Journalism at Griffith University in Australia, I returned to Canada.

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Christine Esovoloff - Advertising Representative (She/Her)

Christine Esovoloff
A multimedia marketing consultant, author, blogger, and a proud mom of two. I truly enjoy working with people and finding creative ways to meet their unique marketing needs.

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Becca Yaworski - Multimedia Marketing Specialist (She/Her)

Becca Yaworski
I grew up in the Okanagan, spending countless hours on the lake, at the hill, and on the basketball court. My passion for people and the Okanagan led me to pursue a career in multimedia marketing, as my heart is to help our local community flourish!

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Lauren Collins - Canadian Digital Content Editor

Lauren Collins
I'm a provincial reporter for Black Press Media's provincial team, after my journalism career took me around B.C. since I was 19 years old.

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Wolf Depner - Legislative Multimedia Journalist

Wolf Depner
I joined the national team with Black Press Media in 2023 from the Peninsula News Review, where I had reported on Vancouver Island's Saanich Peninsula since 2019.

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