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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
Highway 1 through Rogers Pass reopen after avalanche mitigation

Highway 1 through Rogers Pass reopen after avalanche mitigation

Mar 17, 2024 / 6:24 pm

UPDATE: 6:25 p.m. According to DriveBC the Trans-Canada Highway through Rogers Pass has reopened to traffic. ORIGINAL: 12:20 p.m. The Trans-Canada Highway...

Daily temperature records fell Saturday in 39 B.C. communities, including Kelowna and Vernon

Daily temperature records fell Saturday in 39 B.C. communities, including Kelowna and Vernon

Mar 17, 2024 / 3:43 pm

UPDATE: 3:42 p.m. It looks like another temperature record has been broken in Kelowna on Sunday, according to Environment Canada. Although the day isn't...

Large police presence near Enterprise and Hwy 33 Sunday afternoon

Large police presence near Enterprise and Hwy 33 Sunday afternoon

Mar 17, 2024 / 1:35 pm

A police incident has closed Enterprise Way at Highway 33 in Kelowna Sunday afternoon. It's not clear what has prompted the police response, but a Castanet...

Skiers trigger large avalanche in backcountry near Big White Saturday

Skiers trigger large avalanche in backcountry near Big White Saturday

Mar 16, 2024 / 3:05 pm

A large avalanche was triggered in the backcountry near Big White Ski Resort Saturday morning, but no one was injured in the large slide. The incident took...

Controlled burn south of Peachland highly visible Saturday

Controlled burn south of Peachland highly visible Saturday

Mar 16, 2024 / 1:40 pm

A controlled burn south of Peachland is highly visible across the Central Okanagan Saturday afternoon. The 25-hectare planned burn got underway Friday, and will...

Spring skiing is in full swing at Big White this weekend

Spring skiing is in full swing at Big White this weekend

Mar 16, 2024 / 1:05 pm

With temperatures skyrocketing into the high teens at the Valley bottom this weekend, local ski hills are seeing full-on spring conditions as well. Spring break...

Accused Kelowna killer has lost another lawyer after firing first

Accused Kelowna killer has lost another lawyer after firing first

Mar 16, 2024 / 4:00 am

A stalled Kelowna murder trial has hit another snag after the accused killer lost yet another lawyer Friday morning. Gabriella Sears has been in custody since...

Big White hosts FIS Para Snowboard Cross World Cup later this month

Big White hosts FIS Para Snowboard Cross World Cup later this month

Mar 15, 2024 / 3:03 pm

Big White will be hosting some of the best para snowboarders later this month. From March 23 to 24, the FIS Para Snowboard Cross World Cup will take place at...

Avalanche risk rises across B.C. as temperatures warm

Avalanche risk rises across B.C. as temperatures warm

Mar 15, 2024 / 12:40 pm

As temperatures rise across much of B.C. this weekend, the risk of avalanches in the backcountry continues to increase. As of Friday, Avalanche Canada shows...

No charges laid in Kelowna bus stop attack on Sikh man

No charges laid in Kelowna bus stop attack on Sikh man

Mar 15, 2024 / 11:20 am

A year after a young Sikh man was attacked at a Kelowna bus station, charges will not be laid against the suspects despite a recommendation from police. At...

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