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Barbara Roden

Barbara Roden

I joined Black Press in 2012 working the Circulation desk of the Ashcroft-Cache Creek Journal and edited the paper during the summers until February 2016, when I became full-time editor of B.C.’s oldest continuously-published weekly newspaper. I am the recipient of the Jack Webster and Canadian Community Newspaper Awards. I am a keen amateur historian, specializing in the Southern Interior and Cariboo Waggon Road, and my historical pieces have appeared in the Journal since 2012. In my spare time, I act and direct with Ashcroft’s local theatre group.

Phone
250-457-0789
Email
editorial@accjournal.ca

Recent Work by Barbara

Distracted drivers oblivious to obvious police presence

Distracted drivers oblivious to obvious police presence

BC Highway Patrol officers did the opposite of 'sneak up' on distracted drivers during recent campaign
Some drivers not getting message to slow down, move over

Some drivers not getting message to slow down, move over

BC Highway Patrol campaign to educate drivers about emergency vehicles saw warnings and tickets issued
Closures coming to Highway 1 at Tank Hill east of Lytton

Closures coming to Highway 1 at Tank Hill east of Lytton

Highway will have one overnight closure and three daytime closures to all traffic between March 21–26
Hub project aims to return community gathering spaces to burned-out Lytton

Hub project aims to return community gathering spaces to burned-out Lytton

Building will be 'accessible and inclusive' gathering place for residents of Lytton and surrounding area
BC Highway Patrol cracking down on distracted driving in March

BC Highway Patrol cracking down on distracted driving in March

In addition to being on the lookout for distracted drivers, police will also be watching for people not wearing seat belts
Barkerville getting ready to welcome back several events in 2025

Barkerville getting ready to welcome back several events in 2025

Historic site will be offering shoulder season activities in May, as well as special events postponed in 2024 due to wildfire
Don't leave money on the table when it comes to tax returns

Don't leave money on the table when it comes to tax returns

Canadians miss out on $2 billion in unclaimed benefits each year
Measles cases in B.C. prompt warning to make sure immunizations up to date

Measles cases in B.C. prompt warning to make sure immunizations up to date

With spring break approaching, parents reminded to make sure children are vaccinated before travelling
Highland Valley Copper extension on list of projects province wants 'sped up'

Highland Valley Copper extension on list of projects province wants 'sped up'

Province seeks to expedite several resource sector projects in face of U.S. tariff threats
Province's 2024 wildfire season fourth-worst on record

Province's 2024 wildfire season fourth-worst on record

More than one million hectares were burned, prompting 51 evacuation orders and 112 evacuation alerts
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