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275						placement: 'inArticle',
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278			);
279		} else {
280			opscobid.addBidsToPrebidGroup('CNM-med-rect-300x250-2-INSTORY',
281				{
282					bidder: 'nativo',
283					params: {
284						placementId: ''
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287				{
288					bidder: 'kargo',
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290						placementId: '',
291						storageAllowed: true,
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295					bidder: 'ogury',
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298						adUnitId: '',
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302					bidder: 'seedtag',
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312			opscobid.addBidsToPrebidGroup('CNM-med-rect-300x250-3-INSTORY',
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314					bidder: 'nativo',
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417						adUnitId: '',
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495				bidder: 'nativo',
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511					adUnitId: '',
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1028        <div class="staff-member-bio"><p>From the first time I stepped out of my car on Baker Street in front of Main Street Diner I knew this was where I belong.</p>
1029<p>I lived in Nelson from 2011-2014 but begrudgingly had to return to Winnipeg for work. Life changed and I was ready to move back to Nelson when fortunately, the opportunity to be the Publisher/ Sales Consultant became available.</p>
1030<p>My dog Mabel and I packed up our life and started a new one in Nelson in June 2020. I am so grateful to be back here and working for Black Press. The Nelson Star continues to bind the community together and I am honoured to be a part of that.</p>
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1043<p>My reporting focuses on a variety of subjects, including affordable housing, the toxic drug crisis, climate change, politics, education and sports. I specialize in long-form journalism and have won multiple provincial journalism awards during my time at the Star.</p>
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1055        <div class="staff-member-bio"><p>I have lived in Nelson since 1994 and worked as a reporter at the Nelson Star since 2015. I report on a mix of topics including municipal government, social issues and the arts with my work earning several provincial journalism awards.</p>
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1067        <div class="staff-member-bio"><p>Nicole Koran grew up in Kimberley, B.C., and feels privileged to build a career in the hometown she loves.<br />
1068She started in 2001 as a circulation clerk at the Kimberley Bulletin before moving into sales, where her appreciation for the importance of community papers and local journalism drove her success. In 2022 Nicole took on the role of East Kootenay Sales Manager.</p>
1069<p>In 2024, Nicole stepped into the role of General Manager for the East Kootenay, and in 2025 moved to Regional General Manager Kootenay Division. Over the years, she's built long-standing meaningful connections with local businesses and community members.<br />
1070Beyond work, Nicole, her husband Chad and their kids are deeply involved in the local community with a special love for hockey and sports. They also love the outdoors, camping, fishing, hunting and exploring the mountains.</p>
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