Jenifer Norwell

Writer

Jenifer Norwell has been working with CBC radio since 2008. She's worked with CBC Prince George, Vancouver and Sudbury before returning to her hometown of Kamloops.

Latest from Jenifer Norwell

After decades of 'slime,' First Nation in B.C. celebrates clean drinking water

After years of on-and-off boil water advisories and more than four decades fighting for it, members of St'uxwtéws have access to clean water.

32 Pomeranians seized from Vernon-area breeder

The B.C. SPCA has seized 32 dogs, including newborn puppies, from a breeder in the Vernon area.

Outcast alpacas form unlikely bond at B.C. animal sanctuary

After years of living alone, Gemmy the alpaca now has a companion in Eddie, much to the relief of the founders of the Llama Sanctuary.

Don't like tomatoes? You probably haven't tried the right one yet

Not everyone likes a standard red grocery store tomato, which is leading producers to develop more varieties.

B.C. artist arranges maternity photoshoot for her pregnant horses

Tiffany Jorgensen wanted to make sure her horses' journeys to motherhood were celebrated in the same ways as many expectant mothers mark them — complete with a maternity photoshoot and a gender reveal on social media.

First Nation takes over operation of Gold Rush-era historic site

St’uxwtews Pesuten Heritage Society has taken over full operation of Hat Creek Ranch, north of Cache Creek, B.C.

Kamloops parent worries prenatal care now a long drive away

Health-care providers are now telling some expectant parents they may have to travel up to two hours to communities in the Shuswap and Okanagan to get care, or go to the Royal Inland Hospital emergency department.

B.C.'s Helmcken Falls viewpoint to close for 2 months

B.C. Parks has a planned closure for May and June for a $2-million project replacing the viewing platform for Helmcken Falls in Wells Gray Provincial Park, closing part of the road leading to the viewpoint.

Kamloops, B.C., to host inaugural Black Film Festival

Movie fans in the Kamloops area will have a chance to attend the city's first-ever Black Film Festival.

New 24-hour animal hospital in Kamloops, B.C., aims to reduce stress on local vets, pet owners

Pet owners in Kamloops, B.C., and the surrounding areas now have access to 24-hour emergency care for their animals.