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Adam Proskiw
Adam has lived in B.C. most of his life. He was born in the Caribou, grew up in the Okanagan, went to university on Vancouver Island and worked as a news photographer in Vancouver. His favourite stories incorporate meaningful photography and feature interesting, passionate locals. He studied writing at UVic and photojournalism in California. He loves talking tractors, dogs and cameras and is always looking for a good story.
Adam Proskiw's Stories
Film industry looking for Okanagan homes that want to be famous
OKANAGAN – If you’ve ever wanted to see your house on the big screen, this…
23-year-old Kelowna man on probation charged with sexual interference of another minor
CONTENT ADVISORY KELOWNA – Less than two years after he was sentenced for pushing the…
VIDEO: Kelowna-born actor plays heroic firefighter in upcoming feature film
KELOWNA – The trailer for a feature film starring Kelowna-born actor Taylor Kitsch has just…
Fresh peaches finally ready in the Okanagan
OKANAGAN – You may not be able to visit most Interior parks because of fire…
Mothers of Okanagan fentanyl victims get Drug Overdose Awareness Day
KELOWNA – The mom of a Kelowna man who died of fentanyl overdose has gotten…
A pat on the head for these Vernon businesses that allow dogs inside during summer
VERNON – As summer bakes on, some Vernon businesses are adding their names to a…
Praise for these Penticton businesses that allow dogs inside during summer
PENTICTON – As summer bakes on, some Penticton and area businesses are adding their names…
Kudos for these Kamloops businesses giving hot dogs a break
KAMLOOPS – As summer bakes on, some Kamloops and area businesses are adding their names…
iN PHOTOS: Okanagan Centre wildfire devastation
LAKE COUNTRY – The Okanagan Centre wildfire destroyed eight homes in the last week but…
Police investigate body found in Vernon apartment
VERNON – RCMP are investigating the suspicious death of a man found in a Vernon…
Paul’s Tomb joins growing list of Kelowna parks you can’t visit
KELOWNA – An extreme risk of fire has closed two more Kelowna parks until further…
Lake Country wildfire 100 per cent contained, all evacuation orders lifted
LAKE COUNTRY – The Okanagan Centre wildfire in Lake Country is now 100 per cent…
1,000 Kelowna residents say Upper Mission deer population is out of control
KELOWNA – More than 1,000 Kelowna residents are fed up with what they say is…
All flood-related evacuation orders lifted in Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – After months of flooding across the Central Okanagan, the final five evacuation orders…
Calm winds help crews get Lake Country fire 80 per cent contained
LAKE COUNTRY – Calm winds, slightly cooler temperatures and efforts by fire crews have contributed…
When it’s hot, these Kelowna businesses give dogs a break
KELOWNA – Customers and staff of close to 30 local businesses have added their names…
West Kelowna police call weekend shooting ‘targeted’
WEST KELOWNA – A 29-year-old Okanagan man was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound…
Evacuated since Friday, Cache Creek residents can go home tomorrow
CACHE CREEK – Residents of Cache Creek will be allowed to return home tomorrow, despite…
Sentence reduced for Kelowna man who stabbed, then duct taped the wound of rival drug dealer
KELOWNA – A Kelowna drug dealer with dozens of criminal convictions on his record successfully…
Okanagan Centre wildfire 75 per cent contained at 50 hectares
LAKE COUNTRY – Despite the wind, firefighters managed to contain 75 per cent of the…
A pat on the head for Kelowna businesses that allow dogs inside during summer
KELOWNA – When hot weather settles in, responsible dog owners everywhere are forced to make…
Only 41 per cent of Okanagan Lake’s shoreline is still natural
OKANAGAN – A new survey of Okanagan Lake shows just how much shoreline has been…
Kelowna farm forced to replace ‘perfectly fine’ foreign worker accommodations
KELOWNA – The general manager of B.C. Fruit Growers Association says a few bad apples…
Fire danger closes popular Kelowna hiking trail
KELOWNA – Due to exceedingly dry conditions, the lookout trail at Dilworth Mountain Park has…