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Tyler Harper

Tyler Harper

Tyler Harper joined the Nelson Star in 2015 after having worked at The Canadian Press as a sports reporter in Toronto from 2008 to 2014. At the Star, Harper reports on a variety of subjects including affordable housing, the toxic drug crisis, municipal and provincial politics, education and sports. His work has won a number of awards from the British Columbia and Yukon Community Newspapers Association. Find him on Twitter at @tyler_harper.

Phone
250-352-1890 ext. 12
Email
tyler.harper@nelsonstar.com

Recent Work by Tyler

Glass half empty: Rural Kootenay water systems struggle to meet health standards

Glass half empty: Rural Kootenay water systems struggle to meet health standards

There are 28 boil water advisories in the Kootenays that have been in place since the 1990s
First reforms to B.C. Police Act delayed to spring 2024

First reforms to B.C. Police Act delayed to spring 2024

The final set of proposals won’t be considered by MLAs until at least late 2026
UPDATE: Smoke cancels planned closure of Nelson downtown block to traffic

UPDATE: Smoke cancels planned closure of Nelson downtown block to traffic

A group wants to see how residents use Baker Street without cars
UPDATE: No evidence decriminalization has led to increase in public drug use: B.C. addictions minister

UPDATE: No evidence decriminalization has led to increase in public drug use: B.C. addictions minister

Jennifer Whiteside addressed concerns during meetings in Nelson
3 people die of drug poisonings within 1 week in Nelson

3 people die of drug poisonings within 1 week in Nelson

Paramedics responded to 10 calls for service between June 25 and July 1
‘Story of the bike is global’: B.C. film documents rising importance of cycling

‘Story of the bike is global’: B.C. film documents rising importance of cycling

The Engine Inside argues the world is better off on two wheels
In Nelson, a punching bag once used by Muhammad Ali hangs in place of honour

In Nelson, a punching bag once used by Muhammad Ali hangs in place of honour

Here’s how the bag ended up at Yom Chi Martial Arts
First Police Act reforms to be tabled in fall: Public Safety Ministry

First Police Act reforms to be tabled in fall: Public Safety Ministry

The ministry is acting on 11 recommended changes to law enforcement in B.C.
‘I’m still not comfortable with it’: Orange Shirt Day founder reflects on decade of reconciliation work

‘I’m still not comfortable with it’: Orange Shirt Day founder reflects on decade of reconciliation work

Phyllis Webstad has been telling her story for 10 years. It’s taken a toll
Manslaughter or self-defence? Nelson judge weighs death of Abbotsford police officer

Manslaughter or self-defence? Nelson judge weighs death of Abbotsford police officer

Final arguments have been made in the trial of Alex Willness
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