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Nicholas Johansen

Nicholas Johansen

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Nich Johansen is a graduate of Langara College's journalism program.

A native of Maple Ridge, he spent four years in Kelowna at UBC Okanagan, graduating with an Environmental Science degree. He fell in love with the Okanagan during this time, and is excited he has found his way back.

When he isn't chasing stories or writing you can find him on a beach, a skateboard or a pair of skis, depending on the weather.
Latest Articles from Nicholas Johansen
Interior Health declares COVID outbreak at KGH; 8 patients test postive

Interior Health declares COVID outbreak at KGH; 8 patients test postive

Sep 29, 2023 / 4:03 pm

Interior Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Kelowna General Hospital. The health authority declared the outbreak on Thursday and it's currently...

Intense rainfall in New York City causes massive flooding in city

Intense rainfall in New York City causes massive flooding in city

Sep 29, 2023 / 12:40 pm

Much of New York City is underwater Friday after what Gov. Kathy Hochul has called “a life-threatening rainfall event,” and the city has declared a...

Snow falls at higher elevations across B.C.'s Interior

Snow falls at higher elevations across B.C.'s Interior

Sep 29, 2023 / 10:53 am

Following hot and dry conditions across the province over the last couple months, fall weather has arrived in B.C.'s Interior. Snow fell overnight at a...

Three men convicted in 2011 Kelowna gang killing remain behind bars

Three men convicted in 2011 Kelowna gang killing remain behind bars

Sep 29, 2023 / 4:00 am

More than 10 years after they were first arrested, the three people convicted in the brazen, daytime killing of Jonathan Bacon in downtown Kelowna remains...

All Central Okanagan evacuation alerts lifted, state of emergency ends

All Central Okanagan evacuation alerts lifted, state of emergency ends

Sep 28, 2023 / 4:16 pm

UPDATE: 4:15 p.m. Central Okanagan Emergency Operations has announced it is rescinding the remaining property on evacuation order for the McDougall Creek...

Masks will once again be required in BC healthcare settings

Masks will once again be required in BC healthcare settings

Sep 28, 2023 / 1:50 pm

UPDATE: 1:50 p.m. With mandatory masking returning to B.C. healthcare facilities, provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry says it's a relatively...

Accused Kelowna murderer says killing occurred in response to sexual assault

Accused Kelowna murderer says killing occurred in response to sexual assault

Sep 28, 2023 / 4:00 am

This story contains graphic depictions of alleged sexual violence. Reader discretion is advised. The accused in a 2021 Kelowna killing claims she was sexually...

Kelowna RCMP officer's suit against protester tossed by judge

Kelowna RCMP officer's suit against protester tossed by judge

Sep 25, 2023 / 4:00 am

A Kelowna RCMP officer's slander and libel claim against a local COVID protester and YouTuber was dismissed last week. Earlier this year, Const. Conrad...

McDougall Creek fire no longer considered 'Wildfire of Note'

McDougall Creek fire no longer considered 'Wildfire of Note'

Sep 24, 2023 / 11:00 am

One of the most destructive wildfires to hit the Okanagan is no longer considered a “Wildfire of Note.” Saturday, the BC Wildfire Service removed...

More rain fell on Glen Lake wildfire Saturday, helping firefighting efforts

More rain fell on Glen Lake wildfire Saturday, helping firefighting efforts

Sep 24, 2023 / 9:40 am

More rain fell on the Glen Lake wildfire Saturday, helping with fire crews' suppression efforts. In an update Sunday morning, the BC Wildfire Service says...

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