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Nora Hughes

Nora Hughes is a recent graduate of the Thompson Rivers University Interdisciplinary Program, where she combined her passions for Adventure Tourism, Communications and Journalism. With a strong interest in community news, Nora is passionate about giving a voice and face to the people of Revelstoke through storytelling.

Nora's Latest Articles

Basecamp Resorts breaks ground for new location in downtown Revelstoke

Basecamp Resorts Ltd breaks ground on their new downtown hotel location that will be 28* units and three stories, expected to be operational by December 2023.

City report recommends inclusion of CSRD Area B and increase in MRDT ‘hotel’ tax

The City of Revelstoke proposes an MRDT tax increase and expansion of the collection area to include accommodators in Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area B.

A deep dive into Revelstoke’s food resiliency: Three ways to help food security

In response to climate crisis effects on the community, Nora Hughes takes a deep dive into Revelstoke's food security in an interview with Kelsey Gasparini from the Local Food Initiative to find out how we can prepare ourselves as a community.

In depth: Interview with Revelstoke Mountain Resort VP Peter Nielsen on development update

A development update report released by Revelstoke Mountain Resort details progresses on many long-anticipated projects.

The Syilx Okanagan Nation Alliance hosts annual meeting at Revelstoke Community Centre

The Syilx Okanagan Nation Alliance held their annual meeting at the Revelstoke Community and Aquatic Centre from July 26–28, 2022, coming together to discuss important topics and gather on traditional territory.

For the cause: Revelstoke businesses localize trend linking percentage of sales to community initiatives

Trend: Revelstoke businesses create initiative programs that donate a percentage of sales to local causes. In this story, Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. and Skookum Cycle and Ski partner to create a beer that gives back to the biking community.

Revelstoke housing crisis makes it unlivable for many

With expensive living costs, a shortage of rentals, and skyrocketing market value, Revelstoke's housing crisis prices out many residents, leaving people struggling to live and worker shortages at businesses.

A long time coming: City allows carriage and garden suites in residential zones

The City of Revelstoke passed a bylaw allowing residents to build carriage homes and garden suites in residential zones, increasing density.

Report studies long-term Illecillewaet River flooding potential in Revelstoke

A study commissioned by the City of Revelstoke shows that the dikes along the Illecillewaet River will withstand 200-year flooding events and the effects of climate change, but the Box Canyon log jam poses some threats.

Big turnout for RVAC skateboard-themed July exhibit opening