Lauren Accili

Lauren is a journalist based in Salmon Arm, B.C. She started her journalism career in Vancouver, previously lived in Ladner her whole life, and joined the Vista Radio Salmon Arm team in 2025. Her bio says she’s excited to get to know the community and share its stories.

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Election Open House buzzing with voters

It was a busy night for local candidates at the Community Election Open House in Salmon Arm.

Advanced voting begins today

Advanced voting has begun for the upcoming local election.

Blackburn Park project now complete

The Blackburn Park Artificial Sports Field Project has been completed. 

Salmon Arm food hub wins national award

A local food hub has been recognized nationally for its accessibility for food creators.

Shuswap housing family homes benchmark price sees increases

Benchmark prices for a single-family Shuswap and Revelstoke home saw increases across all sub-regions win September compared to the same month last year, according to the Association of Interior REALTORS. 

New hangar development at Shuswap Regional Airport

The City of Salmon Arm has announced that there will be hangar development at the Shuswap Regional Airport. 

Five Salmon Arm-Shuswap candidates in provincial election

There are now five Salmon Arm-Shuswap candidates in the provincial snap election.

Salmon Arm updates park rules, signage for dog owners

The City of Salmon Arm has updated its park rule and signage to make it clear where dogs can be, either on-leash or off-leash. 

Salmon Arm Mayor not to pleased with provincial snap election

Salmon Arm Mayor Alan Harrison said he was not too happy when Premier David Eby called a snap election.

Mother and son dead following motor vehicle incident near Chase

A mother and son have died following a motor vehicle incident near Chase on Thursday.

Category 2 and 3 open fire restrictions lifted in Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm's Category 2 and 3 open fire restrictions have been lifted, in conjunctions with the Kamloops Fire Centre. 

Sorrento Water System undergoes temporary outage

The Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) is giving heads up to Sorrento Water System users, as unexpected repairs rewires a temporary shutdown.

Ride Don’t Hide takes place this weekend

Ride Don't Hide is taking place this weekend, welcoming people to join together and ride their bikes in support of suicide prevention in the Shuswap.

Hidden Hill Rally raises nearly $3000 at Toy Run

The Hidden Hill Rally was overjoyed with the turn out at this year's Toy Run.

Community gathers in Enderby for Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Walk

The community joined together for Enderby's Orange Shirt Day Truth and Reconciliation Walk.

Anglemont residents to experience water outages

Anglemont residents will experience temporary water service disruptions beginning Monday, Sept. 28 until the end of November. 
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My word, a Canadian’s use of the English language is bedazzled with meaning, context, and historical significance.

OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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

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

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

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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