Kolten Bezooyen

Kolten began his career with Vista Radio in Prince Rupert in July 2025 before moving to the Okanagan in May 2026. He is from Lethbridge, Alberta, and graduated from the Digital Communications and Media program at Lethbridge Polytechnic. His favourite topics to cover are sports and politics.
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Five former BC Conservatives form new political party

Politics Kolten Bezooyen -
Five former B.C. Conservative MLAs have joined forces to form a new political party, with Peter Milobar serving as interim leader.

Update: 55 airlifted, evacuation expanded after explosive wildfire grows in south Okanagan

Wildfires Kolten Bezooyen -
A fast-growing wildfire west of Summerland has reached an estimated 1,000 hectares Friday evening, prompting evacuation orders.

Campfire ban removed for Haida Gwaii

Fire Kolten Bezooyen -
The Coastal Fire Centre has removed the category 1 campfire prohibition as a shift in temperature has reduced the risk of wildfires in the area.

Gitxaała Enterprises working to transform the Crest Hotel into top destination

Business Kolten Bezooyen -
The Gitxaała Enterprises Corporation (GECO) is working to combine the Crest Hotel and Chances Casino into one of B.C.'s best Indigenous-owned resort destinations.

Lax Kw’alaams daycare adds 62 child-care spaces

Education Kolten Bezooyen -
Lax Kw’alaams parents will soon have better access to childcare thanks to a large investment from the provincial government.

PRPA saw slight cargo volume decrease in April

Business Kolten Bezooyen -
The Prince Rupert Port Authority saw a slight decrease in cargo moving through the port in the month of April despite an increase in cargo volumes this year across all terminals.

Prince Rupert Residents relish in A&W opening

Community Kolten Bezooyen -
A&W is officially open for business in Prince Rupert after the fast food restaurant’s long-awaited arrival to the city of rainbows.

PRPA makes updates to executive team

Business Kolten Bezooyen -
The Prince Rupert Port Authority has made updates to its executive team to help deliver quality services.

City of Prince Rupert to begin Spring Spruce Up Campaign

City of Prince Rupert Kolten Bezooyen -
The City of Prince Rupert is set to begin a new program this spring to make the city more vibrant and welcoming.

Prince Rupert RCMP seeking wanted woman

RCMP Kolten Bezooyen -
Prince Rupert RCMP are seeking public assistance in locating 56 year-old Mildred Wilson for two counts of theft under $5,000.

City of Prince Rupert finalizes 2026 budget and tax rate bylaws

City of Prince Rupert Kolten Bezooyen -
The City of Prince Rupert has finalized its 2026 budget, which will increase property taxes to keep pace with inflation.

City of Prince Rupert to receive $20,000 to enhance safety at civic centre

Transit Kolten Bezooyen -
The City of Prince Rupert will benefit from a $20,000 investment to improve transit and pedestrian safety at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.

Haida Gwaii benefitting from Forest Enhancement Society support

Environment Kolten Bezooyen -
With the Forest Enhancement Society of B.C. (FESBC) celebrating its tenth anniversary, the society is reflecting on investments to support forest resiliency in Haida Gwaii.

DRIPA unnecessary and ineffective, says Ross

Politics Kolten Bezooyen -
With all the talk around the B.C. government suspending or amending its reconciliation legislation, Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Ellis Ross says DRIPA wasn't needed in the first place.

City of Prince Rupert to offer inclusive swimming opportunities

City of Prince Rupert Kolten Bezooyen -
The City of Prince Rupert will be offering sensory swims and free mini try-it inclusive swim lessons to promote inclusivity.

Haida, Gitga’at Nations advise pipeline companies to “steer clear” of northern pipeline

Community Kolten Bezooyen -
The Haida and Gitga'at Nations joined another pair of coastal First Nations in Calgary, AB to advise against a proposed northern pipeline route.
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OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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