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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
Two drivers were busted going 150 km/h this week
KELOWNA – Two people lost their vehicles for at least a week after they were…
VIDEO: Rising young star, internet sensation coming to Okanagan
LAKE COUNTRY – An impressive young musical talent will be making a one-night only performance…
What does Kelowna Rockets announcer have in common with a shopping cart full of ducks?
KELOWNA – If you have followed the Kelowna Rockets through any of their long playoff…
Kamloops student from China faces judge for cheating Kelowna casino
KELOWNA – A judge ordered a Thomson Rivers University student to pay back all the…
Lake Country retirees who spent everything on Kelowna Mountain are still waiting
KELOWNA – When Mark Consiglio finally declares bankruptcy, as it appears he will soon, some…
RETRACTED: Protest planned for Hedley concert in Kelowna next month
EDITOR'S NOTE: A story originally published March 12, 2018 at 5 p.m. about a protest…
Distraught man arrested in Kelowna for shooting gun inside house
KELOWNA – Police have a man in custody they suspect shot a gun from inside…
Kelowna RCMP using therapy dogs to fight stress
KELOWNA – The Kelowna RCMP are trying out a program used to help UBC Okanagan…
Lake Country councillors vote to keep Gable Beach public
LAKE COUNTRY – Gable Beach in Carr’s Landing will remain public after Lake Country councillors…
Drone near Kelowna airport draws cops
KELOWNA – Police were called to the Kelowna airport sometime last month when someone flew…
Kelowna trio arrested for trafficking drugs in Saskatoon
KELOWNA – Saskatoon police say they’ve arrested three people from Kelowna for drug trafficking. A…
Stab to the heart killed Kelowna murder victim: Prosecutor
KELOWNA – No family members were present for the start of a murder trial this…
Trial begins for Rutland man charged with stabbing his friend to death in 2016
KELOWNA – The murder trial of a man accused of killing a friend in Rutland…
Kelowna principal responds to online accusation school is teaching racism, sexism
KELOWNA – A Kelowna school principal says there’s more to a recent social media post…
Lake Country council trying to sell Gable Beach again
LAKE COUNTRY – Lake Country councillors appear determined not to let over 1,500 residents stop…
23-year-old Kelowna man pleads guilty to new charge of sexual interference of a minor
KELOWNA – A 23-year-old Kelowna man who was sentenced in 2013 for pushing the head…
CRA phone scammer threatens B.C. RCMP detachment with arrest for not paying taxes
KIMBERLEY – A scammer accidentally called a B.C. RCMP detachment this week and threatened to…
West Kelowna fentanyl dealer tries to take back guilty plea
KELOWNA – A local man charged with lacing drugs with fentanyl out of a warehouse…
Kelowna bus drivers hopeful shield prototype design will improve
KELOWNA – Al Peressini feels safer driving bus 6013. B.C. Transit began a test run…
Back to jail for Kelowna man who threatened to kill ex-wife hours after getting out
LANGUAGE ADVISORY KELOWNA – A local man was sentenced to eight months in jail for…
Police dog catches suspect accused of early morning break in of Lake Country coffee shop
KELOWNA – One of two men seen breaking into a Lake Country coffee shop early…
Fight homelessness at Coldest Night of the Year charity walk in Kelowna this weekend
KELOWNA – The growing issue of homelessness will be the focus of a charity walk…
Possible child luring incident reported in Kelowna
KELOWNA – RCMP say a woman may have tried to lure a nine-year-old boy into…
Bryan Adams Ultimate Tour includes stop in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Home grown Canadian rocker Bryan Adams’ Ultimate Tour will make a stop in…