About Us.
Our team of local journalists will give you everything you need to start your day and better understand your neighbours, community, and the issues that matter to you and your city.
Tyler Olsen
Managing Editor
Tyler grew up in Vernon, graduated with a bachelor of journalism from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, and then went to work for his hometown paper. In 2010, he moved to the Fraser Valley to start working at the now-defunct Chilliwack Times and began reporting for the Abbotsford News in 2014. Over the last decade, Tyler has covered crime, courts, politics, municipal affairs, health care, and a range of other issues. He has been nominated five times for the Jack Webster Award for Community Reporting, winning twice. Tyler launched the Current in March after identifying a local need for a journalism outlet that prioritizes quality and depth.
Grace Giesbrecht
Reporter
Grace grew up in Northern BC and earned a B.A. in Media and Communications at a university in Langley. After graduating, she started in local news in Fort St. John before joining the Current in October and returning to the Fraser Valley.
Joti Grewal
Reporter
After graduating from Ryerson University with a master of journalism degree Joti returned home to the Fraser Valley, where she began her career as a community reporter. She was named New Journalist of the Year in 2020 by the BC Yukon Community Newspaper Association. A first-generation Canadian, Joti grew up in Abbotsford and then lived in Langley for nearly a decade. She also holds a degree in literature from UBC and a diploma in business administration from UFV.
We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada.