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Cole Schisler

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About Cole

Cole is a graduate of Vancouver Island University with a degree in journalism and creative writing. After working as an editor for the Ladysmith Chronicle, he went on to become a provincial reporter with the Black Press digital news desk. He has worked with several community publications in B.C., including the Kelowna Capital News, the Nanaimo News Bulletin, the Cowichan Valley Citizen, and Arbutus Magazine. Cole discovered his love for broadcast at 101.7 CHLY FM, Nanaimo's campus-community radio station, where he hosted multiple shows for six years and spent two years on the board of directors. He has a passion for telling the stories of B.C.'s unique individuals and under-represented groups. Got a news tip? Cole's always eager to chat.

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Wildfires from 2023 prompt evacuation alert in northeast B.C.
Wildfires from 2023 prompt evacuation alert in northeast B.C.

A pair of wildfires that were sparked in the summer of 2023 have triggered evacuation alerts and shutdown a highway in northeast B.C.
Sun, heat safety tips as Metro Vancouver gets early blast of summer
Sun, heat safety tips as Metro Vancouver gets early blast of summer

With temperatures rising around Metro Vancouver this weekend, health experts are urging people to take extra care.
Northern Lights shine across Vancouver over the weekend
Northern Lights shine across Vancouver over the weekend

You may have had the opportunity to watch Northern Lights shining across the night sky around Metro Vancouver Friday.
B.C. cybersecurity incident prompts testy exchange in QP
B.C. cybersecurity incident prompts testy exchange in QP

There was sparring between MLAs a day after B.C. announced it had identified "sophisticated cybersecurity incidents" involving its networks.
B.C. doctor's class action lawsuit against RateMDs.com certified by Supreme Court
B.C. doctor's class action lawsuit against RateMDs.com certified by Supreme Court

B.C. Supreme Court has certified a class action lawsuit brought by a doctor against RateMDs saying the website violates privacy legislation.
Vancouver to host Canucks watch parties beginning Sunday
Vancouver to host Canucks watch parties beginning Sunday

After much chatter around the possibility of watch parties being held in in the city, Mayor Ken Sim confirmed Wednesday morning the city will open up spaces to "allow people to have an incredibly family friendly, fun way to celebrate."
Burnaby RCMP seizes drugs, weapons in 3 area homes
Burnaby RCMP seizes drugs, weapons in 3 area homes

The Burnaby RCMP says a drugs and weapons were seized from three homes in the city and Coquitlam between March and April.
B.C. First Nations leaders demand public inquiry into police killings of Indigenous people
B.C. First Nations leaders demand public inquiry into police killings of Indigenous people

The First Nation's Leadership Council wants B.C. to hold a public inquiry into police killings of Indigenous people, and the lack of prosecutions for officers involved.
Police motorcycles involved in multi-vehicle crash in Surrey during training
Police motorcycles involved in multi-vehicle crash in Surrey during training

Police say two RCMP motorcycles were involved in a crash in Surrey Thursday, while they were conducting motorcade training.