Author: Fran Yanor

Fran Yanor fran@northernbeat.ca
Fran Yanor a legislative journalist, and the editor and founder of Northern Beat.

Terrace: Unchecked crime, a “community in crisis”

News Feature

Written By Fran Yanor
Posted April 5, 2022

Cameron Golder was serving a customer in the clothing boutique where she works in downtown Terrace, B.C., when a man passed by the store’s front window. Dressed in dark clothing,…

Occupy Blue River: High-conflict protest, two rules of law

News Feature

Written By Geoff Russ & Fran Yanor
Posted March 14, 2022

Caution: The following story contains content and language that may be disturbing. In a filmed incident on Sept. 30, 2019, twin sisters, Amanda Soper and Nicole Manuel, approach two Trans…

Toxic drug overdose crisis inspires all-party effort

Leg Brief

Written By Fran Yanor
Posted March 9, 2022

Another extraordinary day in the legislature this afternoon. In the rarest of Question Periods, members from all sides of the chamber argued passionately and sincerely; the government side listened and…

Harassing elected officials ain’t cool

Leg Brief

Written By Fran Yanor
Posted February 23, 2022

Elected officials at all levels have endured personal threats, protests, and harassment of themselves and their staff. The vitriol directed at politicians for their support of COVID-19 public health measures…