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Tyler Harper

Tyler Harper

I’m editor-reporter at the Nelson Star, where I’ve worked since 2015. Previously I worked as a sports reporter at The Canadian Press in Toronto for six years.
My reporting focuses on a variety of subjects, including affordable housing, the toxic drug crisis, climate change, politics, education and sports. I specialize in long-form journalism and have won multiple provincial journalism awards during my time at the Star.

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

Recent Work by Tyler

B.C. trans woman looks for childhood friend in new documentary series

B.C. trans woman looks for childhood friend in new documentary series

Joanne Wittstock is among the people looking to reconnect in the TVO show Yearbook
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
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