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Joel Ballard’s Biography

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I'm a passionate journalist from Vancouver, B.C. My stories have covered the gamut, from the environment, politics and daily news.

My work has appeared on the CBC News Network, CBC BC and National Observer.

I work as a multimedia reporter for CBC News Vancouver.

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Has Canada made itself vulnerable to a disaster like Deepwater Horizon?

Has Canada made itself vulnerable to a disaster like Deepwater Horizon?

An investigation by National Observer indicates there is reason to be worried that's exactly what Canada has …

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How a small town in Nova Scotia is taking a stand against deepwater drilling in the Atlantic

How a small town in Nova Scotia is taking a stand against deepwater drilling in the Atlantic

Lunenburg town council is taking a stand after recent government approval of British Petroleum's deepwater dr…

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A girl, 14, was allegedly assaulted. Her mother says Coquitlam RCMP pressured her not to pursue c...

A girl, 14, was allegedly assaulted. Her mother says Coquitlam RCMP pressured her not to pursue c...

The mother of a 14-year-old Port Coquitlam girl who was allegedly punched in the face by a 13-year-old boy sa…

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Snowboarder paralyzed at B.C. ski hill wins right to sue for negligence | CBC News

Snowboarder paralyzed at B.C. ski hill wins right to sue for negligence | CBC News

In 2016, snowboarder Jason Apps attempted Grouse Mountain's XL jump in the North Vancouver terrain park. Apps…

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Former undercover officer and hockey coach sued by 3 men for alleged sexual assault | CBC News

Former undercover officer and hockey coach sued by 3 men for alleged sexual assault | CBC News

Three men who allege they were sexually assaulted by an undercover Abbotsford RCMP officer in the '80s have w…

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Orphaned bear cub that received CPR has died: conservation service | CBC News

Orphaned bear cub that received CPR has died: conservation service | CBC News

UPDATE - July 2, 2019: The B.C. Conservation Service says the bear cub said to have received CPR on June 26 h…

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B.C. limits rule changes at mobile home parks to provide more stability for residents | CBC News Original

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By Joel Ballard Verified
| CBC British Columbia Verified
British Columbia·New Mobile home park owners in B.C. will have less power to change park rules following provincial changes to the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Regulation.
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Vancouver School Board to vote on motion to restrict cellphones in schools | CBC News

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By Joel Ballard Verified
| CBC British Columbia Verified
British Columbia·New A motion will go before the Vancouver School Board Monday evening to restrict the use of personal digital devices like cellphones in schools.
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Orca calf swims out of lagoon after being trapped for a month

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By Joel Ballard Verified
| KamuMedya
British Columbia·New The Ehattesaht First Nation says a killer whale calf that had been trapped in a remote Vancouver Island lagoon for more than a month is now free after it swam out on its own early Friday morning.
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What's your favorite drink?

Caeser - A Canadian classic

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

On a mountain, or in a lake.
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