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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

Winter tires mandatory on most B.C. highways as of Oct. 1

Winter tires mandatory on most B.C. highways as of Oct. 1

Fall has only just started, but winter conditions are already being seen on many B.C. highways
Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart will not be seeking re-election

Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart will not be seeking re-election

Tegart, first elected as a BC Liberal in 2013, says it has been an 'honour beyond words' to represent riding
School is starting, so take a refresher course in road safety

School is starting, so take a refresher course in road safety

With school starting up, more cars and kids will be on B.C.'s roads, so be aware
Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge classified as being held

Shetland Creek wildfire near Spences Bridge classified as being held

Fire between Spences Bridge and Ashcroft was detected on July 12 and grew to 28,082 hectares
Human causes account for 23 per cent of B.C.'s 2024 wildfires

Human causes account for 23 per cent of B.C.'s 2024 wildfires

Campfires and cigarettes are just two of many culprits when it comes to a human-caused wildfire
New push to allow off-road vehicle access into rural communities

New push to allow off-road vehicle access into rural communities

With street-legal golf courts now allowed on Vancouver's streets, there is a renewed push to allow off-road vehicles into rural communities
Long-term care residents evacuated from Ashcroft return home after three weeks

Long-term care residents evacuated from Ashcroft return home after three weeks

Residents of Jackson House long-term care in Ashcroft were evacuated on July 19 because of Shetland Creek wildfire
Long-term care residents evacuated from Ashcroft return home after three weeks

Long-term care residents evacuated from Ashcroft return home after three weeks

Residents of Jackson House long-term care in Ashcroft were evacuated on July 19 because of Shetland Creek wildfire
Some evacuation orders downgraded for Shetland Creek wildfire

Some evacuation orders downgraded for Shetland Creek wildfire

Evacuation order downgraded to alert for some residents of Venables Valley, Hat Creek Valley, and Oregon Jack Valley
Some evacuation orders downgraded for Shetland Creek wildfire

Some evacuation orders downgraded for Shetland Creek wildfire

Evacuation order downgraded to alert for some residents of Venables Valley, Hat Creek Valley, and Oregon Jack Valley
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