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Priyanka Ketkar

Priyanka Ketkar

Priyanka Ketkar has been a journalist since 2011 with extensive experience in community-driven news writing, feature writing, and editing. She joined Black Press in 2020 as a reporter/editor for two publications in Northern B.C. She holds a masters in journalism and English literature, and has experience working in India, U.S.A., and now Canada. Priyanka believes in giving a voice to the voiceless through her writing and is always on the lookout for stories hidden in people's hearts and places.
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Recent Work by Priyanka

Students from SD 42 get back tours at ALLCO fish hatchery

Students from SD 42 get back tours at ALLCO fish hatchery

Tours start March 10 until June 10
Maple Ridge’s 15-year-old releases single starring rapper Leno TK

Maple Ridge’s 15-year-old releases single starring rapper Leno TK

Young entertainer has released nine singles since 2020
Pitt Meadows fire chiefs receive Outstanding Service Awards for their heroic rescue

Pitt Meadows fire chiefs receive Outstanding Service Awards for their heroic rescue

The two rescue a man and his dog just 90-seconds before the vehicle was engulfed in flames
Maple Ridge coach nominated for Legend Rings’ Coach of the Year contest

Maple Ridge coach nominated for Legend Rings’ Coach of the Year contest

Among 32 coaches from all over Northern America to win a custom ring
Waves Coffee House founder dies in a car crash in Pitt Meadows

Waves Coffee House founder dies in a car crash in Pitt Meadows

‘He was super-driven, so passionate and just so kind,’ said Kami Rahmati’s son
Rustlers stand in solidarity with Semiahmoo’s Ukrainian player

Rustlers stand in solidarity with Semiahmoo’s Ukrainian player

Both teams play Ukrainian National anthem before the game
Ridge Meadows Burrards U12-1 girls team bags gold amidst cow bells, and cheering fans

Ridge Meadows Burrards U12-1 girls team bags gold amidst cow bells, and cheering fans

Maple Ridge hosts 10 teams for the Girls Field Lacrosse BC Provincial Championship
ARMS puts together 200 kits for their Adopt-a-Butterfly fundraiser

ARMS puts together 200 kits for their Adopt-a-Butterfly fundraiser

Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) has put together their annual Adopt-a-Butterfly fundraiser and will have almost 200 kits available this March.
Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows sees an uptick in property listings

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows sees an uptick in property listings

‘Not enough to call it a trend yet,’ warns local realtor
Seven Maple Ridge athletes shine at the BC Winter Divisional Championships in Nanaimo

Seven Maple Ridge athletes shine at the BC Winter Divisional Championships in Nanaimo

Make their mark at the first champion-level meet since the beginning of the pandemic
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