Cohan Sassaman
Video Journalist
Cohan Sassaman is a video journalist based in the Okanagan. Originally from Nelson, B.C., his connection to news began as a boy delivering newspapers in his hometown.
Cohan’s understanding of the province comes from time spent along much of B.C.’s coast, from Vancouver and Port Hardy to Bella Bella and Kitimat. Those experiences helped shape his interest in local stories and the people behind them. He brings a grounded perspective to his reporting, focused on the communities he covers.
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Video Archives
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Rutland homeowner removes trees to discourage use of his yard by the unhoused -
Wildfire impacts on Summerland businesses -
Faulder woman sees firsthand the aftermath of the Bald Range wildfire -
Cat rescued from Bradley Creek wildfire -
Talking to kids about wildfires -
Summerland restaurants stay closed for water restrictions -
Summerland couple thankful to go home -
Most Summerland residents allowed to return home after fleeing Bald Range wildfire -
Returning Summerland residents clean up wildfire mess -
Community support for wildfire evacuees -
Stranger steps up to help Okanagan senior evacuate home and reunite with family -
Quilpituk Creek wildfire fight -
Working on Okanagan drought solutions -
A family affair at the BC Summer Games -
Outdoor competition resumes at BC Summer Games in Kelowna -
Kelowna unemployment tops nation -
Heat concerns for outside workers -
Osoyoos Indian Band in land negotiations -
Navigating the world of AI -
Okanagan’s retro gaming boost
Author Archives
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Rutland homeowner cuts down trees over concerns about homeless activityA Rutland homeowner says he has removed trees from his property in an effort to discourage people from using his yard as a place to hide, store belongings and use drugsNewsSep 1
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Summerland’s Twisted Whiskers closing as owner says wildfire added to business strugglesA Summerland thrift store will permanently close its doors in December, after two difficult years in business and a summer tourism season disrupted by the Bald Range wildfireNewsAug 28
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A painful homecoming: Faulder residents return to see what the Bald range fire left behindResidents of Faulder were finally allowed to return to their properties, getting their first chance to walk through the areas hit by the Bald Range wildfireNewsAug 27
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B.C. cat found on dock after Bradley Creek wildfire, burned and aloneThe Bradley Creek wildfire had ripped through the area, and Erickson had been helping his neighbours survey the damage from a boat when he saw her.CanadaAug 25
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Preschool fire safety lessons put to the test during Summerland evacuationAs Learning Cove Preschool prepares to welcome children back, staff say fire safety lessons taught in the classroom helped prepare studentsFireAug 21
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Summerland businesses face another blow as water advisory keeps doors closedSummerland is trying to get back on its feet after the Bald Range wildfire, but for some local businesses, the disruption is far from over.CanadaAug 20
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Summerland residents return to neighbourhoods forever changed by the Bald Range wildfireFor many Summerland residents returning home after the Bald Range wildfire, the relief of getting back to their community is being met with a difficult new realityFireAug 19
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Summerland residents begin returning home as roughly 1,200 properties cleared for re-entryAfter more than a week, some Summerland residents are finally walking back through their front doors.CanadaAug 17
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Okanagan communities rally around Bald Range wildfire evacueesFor many evacuees, the immediate challenge was finding somewhere to sleep, something to eat and the basic necessities they had suddenly left behind.CanadaAug 15
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As wildfire flames closed in, a 90-year-old Okanagan man with dementia was left behindThe Desert Cove resident, who lives with dementia, hadn't evacuated as the fire rapidly approached. His daughter, Shiloh, who lives in Vancouver, soon realizedCanadaAug 6
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Kelowna artist uses centuries-old technique to explore today’s challengesUsing encaustic, a technique that combines heated beeswax, and tree sap, Angela Hansen is creating a new exhibit inspired by the changing world around her.CanadaJul 31
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Okanagan researchers wade into streams to help shape the future of the region’s waterThe work is part of an effort by the Collaborative Leadership Table, a partnership of First Nations and governments developing a vision for managing water across the Okanagan.CanadaJul 28
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2026 BC Summer Games open in Kelowna under smoke warningDespite an air quality warning, organizers decided the Games could continue safely on Friday morning, after consulting with Environment Canada and closely monitoring conditionsCanadaJul 24
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High unemployment in Kelowna making it hard for young people to find workSome have handed out résumé after résumé, only to hear nothing back. Hooman Matin says he visited more than 20 stores before finally getting an interviewCanadaJul 24
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How hot is too hot to work? Report calls for heat protections for B.C. workersResearchers with BC Policy Solutions say B.C.'s heat exposure regulations have not kept pace with increasingly frequent extreme heat.CanadaJul 21
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Osoyoos Band seeks return of sacred sites in discussions with B.C. governmentAfter years of negotiations, the Osoyoos Band is working with the province of British Columbia on a land claim swap that could re-draw where the reserve starts and endsCanadaJul 17
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‘AI guilt’ is stopping important conversations about safe use, researchers sayAI guilt is the feeling that using AI is somehow cheating. That stigma, experts say, is preventing the conversations needed to teach people how to use the AI safely.CanadaJul 15
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Do you really own your video games? Kelowna gaming experts discuss Sony decisionFor decades, buying a video game meant owning it. You could lend it to a friend, trade it or sell it. But with digital video games, none of that is possible.CanadaJul 13
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‘Every day matters’: One B.C. family’s race to save their little boyHis family noticed Clyde was stumbling and could no longer use the stairs he was diagnosed with metachromatic leukodystrophy, a genetic disease that attacks the nervous system.CanadaJul 9
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Bomb scare shuts down Kelowna neighbourhood for hoursA object that appeared to be an explosive device brought a Kelowna neighbourhood to a standstill.CanadaJul 7
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New enclosed donation area aims to protect volunteers at Summerland thrift storeThe Summerland Health Auxiliary Thrift Shop relies on donations and volunteers, but maintenance volunteer Kurt Evans says conditions behind the store have changed over the years.CanadaJul 2
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‘It’s a constant battle’: Kelowna businesses say crime is changing downtownKelowna business owners say security measures have become necessary just to stay open, even as the City of Kelowna rolls out new initiatives aimed at reducing crimeCanadaJun 30
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As drought deepens, Okanagan leaders unite to protect water supplyThe Okanagan's water crisis didn't begin with the scorching summer heat. It began months ago, high in the mountains, where winter failed to deliver enough snow.CanadaJun 26
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Kelowna business turns crash damage into colourful community artworkOwner Deb Liebholtz was left staring at sheets of plywood covering the damage. Instead of seeing an eyesore, she saw an opportunityCanadaJun 24
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Once a tourism lifeline, the KVR Trail remains washed out and waiting for answersFive years after an atmospheric river devastated sections of British Columbia, communities along the Kettle Valley Trail are still waiting to learn if the route will be rebuilt.CanadaJun 22