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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

Year of wins in and out of ring lead to Nelson Boxing Club named best in B.C.

Year of wins in and out of ring lead to Nelson Boxing Club named best in B.C.

The club also received awards for best youth boxer and a student-athlete honour
MELTDOWN: West Kootenay wildlife rely on a disappearing snowpack

MELTDOWN: West Kootenay wildlife rely on a disappearing snowpack

Snow is a means of survival for some species
MELTDOWN: West Kootenay ski hills struggled without reliable snow fall

MELTDOWN: West Kootenay ski hills struggled without reliable snow fall

The unpredictable winter played havoc with local recreation
Harrop-Procter community mill receives provincial funding for upgrades

Harrop-Procter community mill receives provincial funding for upgrades

The mill will be able to cut smaller diameter logs
Before he died, Nelson’s Michael Guy relied on a now-closed support centre

Before he died, Nelson’s Michael Guy relied on a now-closed support centre

Michael Guy was among a record number of people to die of drug poisonings in Nelson last year
Nelson subsidized housing site in need of renovations is mostly empty

Nelson subsidized housing site in need of renovations is mostly empty

Just 7 people are currently living in the 30-unit North Shore Inn
Nelson diner owners say demand has increased for free meal program

Nelson diner owners say demand has increased for free meal program

Wait’s on Nelson offers meals of up to $20 daily to people in need
Friends of Kootenay Lake on hiatus due to funding, volunteer issues

Friends of Kootenay Lake on hiatus due to funding, volunteer issues

The environmental organization runs a number of initiatives
Kaslo woman represents Canada at World Transplant Winter Games

Kaslo woman represents Canada at World Transplant Winter Games

The event is for athletes who have undergone organ transplants
Graffiti spray painted at Nelson Tennis Club, police investigating

Graffiti spray painted at Nelson Tennis Club, police investigating

The clubhouse, basketball court and pathways were covered
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