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Austin Kelly

Austin Kelly

I graduated from KPU with my bachelor's in journalism in 2024. I'm a politics nerd and love to learn about city councils. I was born and raised in Surrey, B.C. and feel very lucky to have joined the Black Press team at the Quesnel Cariboo Observer.

I got my start in a journalism environment at KPU's student paper as the photo editor in my final year of classes.

I'm looking forward to learning more about Quesnel, meeting folks and telling stories in the Cariboo.

Phone
250-992-2121
Email
austin.kelly@quesnelobserver.com

Recent Work by Austin

Coralee Oakes to run as Independent candidate

Coralee Oakes to run as Independent candidate

Oakes will be joining other BC United MLAs and candidates who have chosen to run as independents
Barkerville says farewell to CEO Kate Cox

Barkerville says farewell to CEO Kate Cox

Kate Cox has been CEO of Barkerville since 2020 and led the historic site through the pandemic and recent fires
Hometown Hero: Fighting fires and finding artifacts

Hometown Hero: Fighting fires and finding artifacts

Kirby Booker has worked all over B.C. fighting fires and working on archeological sites
Update: Clare confident he'll remain the BC Conservative candidate

Update: Clare confident he'll remain the BC Conservative candidate

Coralee Oakes has been the BC Liberal/BCU MLA since 2013, Sheldon Clare was nominated as BCC candidate in October
Quesnel set to get 221 new long-term care beds

Quesnel set to get 221 new long-term care beds

The facility will be made up of "households" that will accommodate around a dozen seniors each
GoFundMe launches for Quesnel man battling MS

GoFundMe launches for Quesnel man battling MS

The money raised will help pay for Dan's daily medical care
Barkerville and Wells back to business following evacuations

Barkerville and Wells back to business following evacuations

Barkerville, Wells and the region were evacuated due to fire in July with only essential services staying in the area
Hometown Hero: A leader of the defence of Barkerville

Hometown Hero: A leader of the defence of Barkerville

Carrie Chard stayed in Barkerville during the evacuation to support wildfire workers and defend the historic town
Quesnel council to extend mayor's sanctions through legal battle

Quesnel council to extend mayor's sanctions through legal battle

The mayor and city are currently in a legal battle over the censure and sanctions against him
Barkerville to reopen historic town after wildfire threat passes

Barkerville to reopen historic town after wildfire threat passes

The historic park closed July 21 after an evacuation was ordered by the Cariboo Regional District
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