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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

Tatlow Rd. and Hwy 16 most dangerous Smithers intersection in 2024

Tatlow Rd. and Hwy 16 most dangerous Smithers intersection in 2024

King Street and Hwy 16 remains the most dangerous on a five-year running total with 26 crashes
Man allegedly tries to ram police vessel with stolen boat near Prince Rupert

Man allegedly tries to ram police vessel with stolen boat near Prince Rupert

A 25-year-old was arrested and will face charges following a boat chase on June 16
Interior News June 19 edition delivery delayed

Interior News June 19 edition delivery delayed

The Interior News apologizes for any inconvenience
Is it time to slaughter the sacred cow?

Is it time to slaughter the sacred cow?

Something drastic needs to be done or we soon won't have a postal service
Smithers Brewing Company named best in Canada

Smithers Brewing Company named best in Canada

The brewery also took home a competition-high six medals across multiple individual categories
To bandwagon or not to bandwagon?

To bandwagon or not to bandwagon?

If Edmonton brings the Stanley Cup home, what does the sense of vicarious pride do for us?
Iconic Smithers building survives to celebrate 100 years

Iconic Smithers building survives to celebrate 100 years

A celebration is planned for Saturday, June 14 at the Central Park building at Hwy 16 and Main Street
There are few better places for a staycation

There are few better places for a staycation

Thom advocates for staycations in one of the most beautiful places on Earth
Wrote a column; won't happen again for a week

Wrote a column; won't happen again for a week

Thom debunks a popular internet meme claiming something won't happen again for 40 years
Smithers U16 soccer boys battle to fourth place in Kelowna

Smithers U16 soccer boys battle to fourth place in Kelowna

Up against bigger and more practiced teams from the South, the Smithers boys competed extremely well
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