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
- austin.kelly@quesnelobserver.com
Recent Work by Austin
As cancer treatment bills pile up, B.C. woman wants system fixed
Quesnel's Cyndi Logan spent $10,000 last time she received treatment, now she's worried the cost will be higher for the next round
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The gold rush is back: Blackwater Mine officially opens in northern B.C.
The company worked closely with six First Nations and has clean energy commitments in place
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Update: IIO concludes investigation into May 27 RCMP incident in Prince George
Police and a suspect exchanged gunfire, the IIO says
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Driver arrested after fleeing Mounties, crashing into RCMP cars in Quesnel
The driver collided with two police cars, one officer received minor injuries
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Quesnel RCMP seizes drugs, cash after investigation
The investigation is ongoing
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Wife of Quesnel mayor suing councillor, UBCIC for defamation
Morton accuses Roodenburg and the UBCIC for defaming her and causing emotional damages
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Barkerville's shoulder season opens May long weekend
Admissions are by donation for the shoulder season
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Update: Xatśūll First Nation's judicial review on Mount Polley moves ahead
The First Nation filed a judicial review of the province's decision to approve a tailings storage increase at Mount Polley Mine
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Quesnel woman found guilty of manslaughter by B.C. Supreme Court
Crown prosecutors were seeking a conviction of second-degree murder for the July 6, 2020 shooting of Robert Douglas
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Hometown Hero: Defending the Cariboo region from wildfires
John Salewski has been fighting fires since 1997 and joined the BCWS in 2001
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