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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

Burnaby captures second All Native Basketball Tournament Senior title in a row

Burnaby captures second All Native Basketball Tournament Senior title in a row

This year, the Chiefs put on a clinic, grabbing the lead early and never looking back
Metlakatla defends Intermediate title at 2025 All Native Basketball Tournament

Metlakatla defends Intermediate title at 2025 All Native Basketball Tournament

Bella Bella gave Metlakatla the fight of their lives in one of the tightest finals in ANBT history
Similkameen three-peats as women's champs at 2025 All Native Basketball Tournament

Similkameen three-peats as women's champs at 2025 All Native Basketball Tournament

In a rematch of the 2024 final, Prince Rupert achieves redemption
Prince Rupert holds off Hydaburg in barn-burner for ANBT Masters title

Prince Rupert holds off Hydaburg in barn-burner for ANBT Masters title

In a rematch of the 2024 final, Prince Rupert achieves redemption
Kaien Island becomes first ever ANBT Women's Masters champion

Kaien Island becomes first ever ANBT Women's Masters champion

Prince Rupert squad beats Hazelton 40 - 22
Finals set for 2025 All Native Basketball Tournament

Finals set for 2025 All Native Basketball Tournament

All games to be played in the Russell Gamble Gymnasium at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre
Punxsutawney Phil might as well just flip a coin

Punxsutawney Phil might as well just flip a coin

Thom takes on the brass monkey idiom and groundhog shadows
Hazelton off to strong start at All Native Basketball tourney

Hazelton off to strong start at All Native Basketball tourney

Biennial youth art show on now at gallery

Biennial youth art show on now at gallery

Show features art by youth aged 8-12 and runs until Feb. 22.
Hey kid, what colour is your parachute?

Hey kid, what colour is your parachute?

Thom had the great privilege to speak to a group of elementary school students last week
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