Cassie Williams

Halifax

Reporter and Editor at Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)

I love science, travel and bbq. Reporter/Editor for @cbcns @cbcnews

Articles

Once upon a corn nut spiral

1 month ago | ufvcascade.ca | Cassie Williams

I was sitting in The Cascade office, as I do every day, attempting to work… when it hit me. The overwhelming urge to crack a tooth on a snack. In other words, I wanted some Corn Nuts. Specifically the ranch flavoured ones; and so my journey began… Cue the montage music. First, I headed down to the Student Union Building vending machine where I knew they kept these bad boys stocked.
How many cuts could you handle?

1 month ago | ufvcascade.ca | Cassie Williams

As someone who doesn’t read a ton of short stories — don’t tell my ENGL 212 prof — I was pleasantly surprised when I flipped open Death by a Thousand Cuts (2024). The nine stories in this book gather into a beautifully vulnerable, and frighteningly relatable demonstration of what it is to be a woman today. I’ll admit, it’s been a while since I was able to read an entire book in one sitting, but Shashi Bhat gave me just that.
Counterculture in the Fraser Valley

1 month ago | ufvcascade.ca | Cassie Williams

Ever wondered what a bag of psychedelic mushrooms can lead to? Turns out a #1 campus and community radio station, according to the 2021 Canadian Radio Awards. After a few too many of the aforementioned refreshments,Douglas McLean, UFV student at the time, thought about how UFV and its community were disconnected and was inspired to make a change. Thus, CIVL Radio was born. On Apr.
AbbyPD combats impaired driving with new signs

1 month ago | ufvcascade.ca | Cassie Williams

A new public awareness campaign to deter impaired driving has hit the streets of Abbotsford. The Abbotsford Police Department (AbbyPD) partnered with ICBC and Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) to place bright, red signs in spots where drunk drivers have been caught. This new campaign comes in response to an increase in impaired driving around the Fraser Valley. Officers have caught nearly 74 per cent more drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol compared to the same term in 2024.
Later last calls in Vancouver?

1 month ago | ufvcascade.ca | Cassie Williams

Drinks may be poured later as the City of Vancouver is considering extending their drinking hours. Vancouver is proposing that pubs, bars, and clubs be permitted to serve liquor until 3 a.m., while restaurants will be able to serve until 2 a.m., regardless of which day of the week it is. Currently, the latter is only able to serve until 1 a.m. on weeknights and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Streaks, records, and a weekend sweep

Feb 3, 2025 | ufvcascade.ca | Cassie Williams

On Jan. 17 and 18, the UFV Cascades’ volleyball teams played back-to-back matches against the University of Calgary Dinos (U of C) at the UFV Athletic Centre. The UFV women’s volleyball team (WVB) improved to 11-1 this season, remaining second in the Canada West rankings, while the men’s volleyball team (MVB) elevated to 6-8 on the season and eighth place overall.
Cascades volleyball home opener recaps

Nov 15, 2024 | ufvcascade.ca | Veronica Powell |Cassie Williams

With horns blaring and green and white pom-poms shaking in the air, the Cascades’ women’s volleyball team (WVB) proved themselves without fear, recording their first win of the year. Swarms of visiting children from nearby schools filled the stands, the high-spirited energy of the gymnasium echoed with the sounds of kazoos and cheers.
The Cascade - Q&A Ryan Hampe

Nov 7, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Cassie Williams

Ryan Hampe is a middle on the men's volleyball team at UFV and the team leader in blocks . In 2023, Hampe set a Canada West record as the first player to have a 1.000 hitting percentage in a five-set match, and was named the 2023 Men's Volleyball Newcomer of the Year . UFV's next home game is Nov. 1 against the University of Winnipeg; come out and support our team! Who falls asleep first on a long road trip? We don't really have any sleepers ( unconfirmed ). Cheat day meal of choice? Burger and fries.
Cascade Q&A: Ryan Hampe

Oct 30, 2024 | ufvcascade.ca | Cassie Williams

Ryan Hampe is a middle on the men’s volleyball team at UFV and the team leader in blocks. In 2023, Hampe set a Canada West record as the first player to have a 1.000 hitting percentage in a five-set match, and was named the 2023 Men’s Volleyball Newcomer of the Year. UFV’s next home game is Nov. 1 against the University of Winnipeg; come out and support our team!Who falls asleep first on a long road trip? We don’t really have any sleepers (unconfirmed). Cheat day meal of choice? Burger and fries.
Green and blue | The Cascade

Oct 29, 2024 | ufvcascade.ca | Cassie Williams

With fall finally here, so is the long-awaited (at least for me) return of the football season. And with it I can feel my alter ego defrosting. My team always has been, and will always be, the Seattle Seahawks. My loyalty dates back to the good old days of leaving a bowl of Skittles on the table for Marshawn Lynch, like cookies for Santa, and cheering atop my dad’s shoulders as a little girl. Now the time to don my Seahawks swag and cozy up on the couch to watch the guys take the field is back.