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Nicole Perry

Nicole Perry is a Thompson Rivers University graduate of 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Now a community reporter in Sun Peaks, she gets to explore her passion for storytelling along with the outdoor activities the area has to offer.

Nicole grew up in a small town in northern B.C. called Smithers where she learned to ski and never stopped. Since moving to Kamloops for school, she discovered her love of investigative journalism and has goals of travelling around the world to meet as many people as possible and tell their stories. Her favourite stories to write are human rights based, focusing on how to work towards solving societal injustices. In her free time, she can be found doing something active, probably running, but also enjoys reading and going out with friends.
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Nicole's Latest Articles

Downhill mountain biking in Sun Peaks. Photo provided by Stephen Exley
The Canadian Downhill MTB Championships return to Sun Peaks this summer

From Aug. 10-11, Sun Peaks will see some of the best downhill mountain bike racers in Canada flock to the village for national championships.

Sun Peaks Community Health Centre brings in a new full-time doctor. Photo provided by Catherine Nowierski
Dr. Catherine Nowierski is excited to be working full-time as the newest physician at the Sun Peaks Health Centre

Following Dr. Barclay’s retirement, Dr. Nowierski will be taking on as many local patients as possible at Sun Peaks Health Centre.

CEO of STEPS, Christine Matuschewski, with SPHC new resident, Jacques Laniece. Photo by Nicole Perry
STEPS responds to concerns about Sun Peaks Health Centre

The CEO of the non-profit STEPS that operates the health centre spoke to SPIN about transferral processes and how people can be waitlisted for a doctor in Sun Peaks.

Chef Paola Astrid Villanueva Gomez and Chef Aziz (Abdelaziz Boulasnane). Photo provided by Sun Peaks Resort LLP
What does the future of food and beverage look like in Sun Peaks?

'When you're allowing someone to be authentic and to tell their story, you rarely go wrong,': How the chefs of Sun Peaks are sharing their culinary talents, personal experiences and heritage.

Chef Kartik Kumar at Sun Peaks. Photo provided by Sun Peaks Grand Hotel
Sun Peaks welcomes Chef Kartik Kumar 

Chef Kartik Kumar comes to Sun Peaks after years of cooking globally, eager to pass on his knowledge to others.

Sun Peaks Resort introduces Community Lodge program for long-term employees. Photo by Kyle James
Sun Peaks Community Lodge is a newly launched website to help staff secure long-term housing

Sun Peaks Community Lodge incentivizes landlords to rent to staff of the resort and local businesses that opt into the program.

The 2024 bike Summer Ambassadors for SPR. Top row, left to right: Kyleigh Stewart, Brock Hawes, Kiera Melnechuk, Johnathan Helly. Bottom row, left to right: Marcus Cant, Jennifer McHugh, Noah Lara, Kelly Kozevnikov. Photo provided by Sam Loxton
The Sun Peaks Ambassador Team is back and celebrating local mountain bikers for the summer

The Sun Peaks Ambassador Team promotes the resort and local athletes.

Sun Peaks Community Daycare. Photo provided by Deanna Campbell
Sun Peaks Community Daycare will soon be run by a third party operator

The municipality opened the daycare in November 2023 with plans to transition operations to a qualified daycare provider.

2024 BC Senior Women's Golf Championship in Sun Peaks. Photo by Nicole Perry
2024 BC Senior Women’s Golf Championship comes to Sun Peaks

This is the first time Sun Peaks Golf Course has held a tournament of this level.

Melissa Da Silva, Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association trail crew lead.
Meet Melissa Da Silva, Sun Peaks Recreational Trail Association’s first employee

This is the first year the volunteer-run organization has been able to offer up a paid position, choosing Melissa Da Silva to fill it.