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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
Be Careful: Bear spotted on Knox Mountain
KELOWNA – Hikers, watch your picnic baskets: A bear was spotted at Knox Mountain Park…
Flashbacks Nightclub closing after 27 years in Kelowna
KELOWNA – One of Kelowna’s oldest nightclubs has announced this weekend will be their last.…
Rainy forecast for May Days and Hill Climb in Kelowna
KELOWNA – The rainy forecast this weekend is going to put a damper on two…
Kelowna motorcycle racer competing at dangerous Pikes Peak Hill Climb
KELOWNA – Kelowna’s top sport bike racer Marcel Irnie is one of only 33 motorcycle…
Man arrested after pulling knife outside Kelowna courthouse
KELOWNA – A man was arrested at the Kelowna Courthouse this morning after he pulled…
Kelowna fraudster who still owes $350,000 to past victims, back in jail facing new charges
KELOWNA – A man well known in the Okanagan area for ripping off vehicle owners…
Buzzfeed says Kelowna coffee house best in Canada
KELOWNA – A Kelowna coffee shop has been named the number one Canadian coffeehouse you…
UBCO students and candidates appealing revote decision
'PROCESS WILL TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS' KELOWNA – The controversy surrounding this year’s UBC Okanagan student…
VIDEO: Hedley lead singer surprises local fan’s mom with Facetime chat during concert
KELOWNA – The mother of a local concert-goer was treated to a video chat with…
Calgary man facing jail for selling real estate without a licence now living in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A Calgary man who has been sanctioned by Alberta’s real estate regulators and…
If this Maple Ridge teacher was trying to be funny, no one else was laughing
'SHE WILL GO FAR IN LIFE BECAUSE SHE IS PRETTY' MAPLE RIDGE – A British…
West Kelowna teacher’s aide jailed for kissing her student
KELOWNA – A 30-year-old West Kelowna woman was handed a minimum jail sentence yesterday for…
West Kelowna restaurant vandalized for fifth time
WEST KELOWNA – After a six month break, the owner of Thai Fusion says the…
Alleged appliance thief targets London Drugs
KELOWNA – RCMP are looking to speak with a man they say stole several expensive…
West Kelowna Warriors make first ever appearance at national championship
WEST KELOWNA – Now that the West Kelowna warriors have the trophy to prove they…
Overdose deaths in B.C. up 88 per cent this year
FENTANYL INCREASING AS CULPRIT IN DEATHS BRITISH COLUMBIA – The B.C. Coroners Service says there…
Investigation underway into illegal, unattended burn pile on a vacant lot in Ellison
ELLISON – The Regional District of the Central Okanagan would fine the person responsible for…
A drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl is in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A synthetic opioid nearly 100 times more potent than fentanyl has shown up…
Most bike thefts in Kelowna are crimes of convenience
"PEOPLE OF LIMITED ECONOMIC MEANS STILL NEED TO GET AROUND" KELOWNA – Bike theft is…
Appliances stolen from three unfinished homes in Lake Country
LAKE COUNTRY – Three homes still under construction in Lake Country were hit by thieves…
Gas prices are on the rise throughout the Southern Interior
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – It's going to cost you more to fill up your gas tank throughout…
Out of province fugitives nabbed in Kelowna and Princeton
KELOWNA – Two fugitives wanted outside B.C. have been arrested and returned to their home…
Rutland is losing their only walk-in clinic this summer
KELOWNA – Rutland’s only walk-in clinic is closing this summer after more than 20 years…
Appeal denied for alleged Hells Angels associate guilty of weapons charges
KELOWNA – An appeal by an alleged associate of the Hells Angels who was found…