'Reporting news is like always being buckled into the rollercoaster of life: it’s a whirlwind of highs and lows. In most stories, you can find at least some positivity. Sometimes that silver lining is just helping inform the community by identifying problems and gaps so that people can step up to help — after all, you can’t fix what you don’t know is broken.'
Keili Bartlett is a journalist based in Gibsons, British Columbia. She writes for The Coast Reporter and her work has also been featured in various publications including Tri City News, North Shore News, Powell River Peak, and Estevan Mercury. Keili covers local news and events, with a focus on community issues, development projects, and environmental conservation.