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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.
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Trial date set for man accused of unprovoked murder on Kelowna bus
KELOWNA – The man accused of stabbing and killing a fellow bus user in front of dozens of witnesses last year will take place in June before a judge and jury. Tyler Jack Newton, 25, is charged with second-degree murder for what police call an unprovoked attack on KF Aerospace employee Caesar Rosales, 55, on...
New rules, new date confirmed for Centre of Gravity 2016
KELOWNA - Kelowna’s biggest extreme sports and music festival has announced it will be returning again in 2016, but with a few changes. The most significant change is instead of happening the end of July, Centre of Gravity 2016 will take place July 8 to 10. This is the second date change to the beach...
Conflict of interest at city hall sets back West Kelowna resort approval
WEST KELOWNA - A West Kelowna developer will have to wait a little longer for council to approve a large tourist resort and park because of a conflict of interest with a first-term councillor. Mayor and council had approved a zoning amendment requested by West Bay Vineyards, which is looking for permission to build a...
Elvis Stojko among stars set to hit the ice in Kelowna
KELOWNA - A Canadian figure skating legend is coming to Kelowna next May as part of the Stars on Ice tour. After a 10-year absence, Elvis Stojko, the two-time Olympic silver medalist, three-time World Champion and seven-time Canadian Champion, is returning to Stars on Ice, Canada’s premier figure skating tour. The tour will be at Prospera Place May 18...
Mandy and Me owner alleges GoFundMe money stolen
WEST KELOWNA – The owner of Mandy and Me Trailriding says a woman she trusted…
VIDEO: UBCO Heat win close game with pair of stunning buzzard beating three-point shots
KELOWNA – It was a night UBC Okanagan Heat players and fans won't soon forget. The basketball team squeeked out a narrow win over the visiting Mount Royal Cougars with a pair of buzzer-beating three-point shots, one all the way from half court Saturday, Nov. 21. The Heat were down 83-79 with only 18 seconds...
Okanagan hunter fined for shooting deer decoy out of season
KELOWNA – A seasoned hunter who pleaded guilty to shooting at a B.C. Conservation Service deer decoy in West Kelowna days after the season ended one year ago says it was an honest mistake. Joseph Vernon Lange, 60, was driving down the Esperon Forest Service Road in West Kelowna Nov. 15, 2014 when he saw...
Forget relaxing this weekend, there’s too much to do in Kelowna
KELOWNA – If a brisk fall hike isn’t your thing and you don't feel like putting up Christmas lights, there is plenty of other activities happening around Kelowna this weekend. For starters, the Kelowna Rockets host the Edmonton Oil Kings Friday night. The puck drops at 7 p.m. Get your tickets here. Willowstone Academy is...
Three suspects arrested allegedly playing with a fake gun near a stolen car
KELOWNA - A report that three people were playing with a gun in a parking lot brought RCMP to the Capital News Centre Thursday night. The gun turned out to be fake, but watch commander Sgt. Brad Swecera says police didn't know that until they were arrested. When they first arrived, the individuals were not...
Memorial Saturday for Kelowna judge who died suddenly
KELOWNA – A memorial service will be held tomorrow morning for a Kelowna court judge who died suddenly last month. Judge Anne Wallace, 61, suffered a brain hemorrhage on when on Oct. 27, which put her into a coma. Flags at all district courthouses were at half staff for a full week, and a friend...
Compassion spared Kelowna man death by cop
“HE WOULD PUT THE REVOLVER TO HIS HEAD AND HE’D JUST SIT THERE WITH IT IN HIS MOUTH.” LANGUAGE ADVISORY KELOWNA – A dangerous situation in downtown Kelowna last summer could have turned tragic if it wasn’t for the actions of a group of strangers and a compassionate response by an arresting police officer. On...
Trial date soon to be set for Peachland journalist charged with child porn
KELOWNA – A former journalist from Peachland facing three child porn charges made an appearance in Kelowna court Tuesday, Nov. 17. David Andrew Preston, 52, was arrested in October 2013, four months after members of the B.C. Integrated Child Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant and seized computer equipment. Preston is the creator of online...
UBCO students hold moment of silence for victims of world tragedies
KELOWNA - Students at UBC Okanagan held a moment of silence Wednesday, as a way to bring attention to the number of tragedies that have happened around the world this month. The day started at noon and included talks by representatives from several cultural clubs on campus. It was organized by Ryan Kaila, who wanted to...
Wildlife festival lands in Kelowna this weekend
KELOWNA - A traveling festival of wild animals from around the world is coming to Kelowna for three days this weekend. Featuring birds of prey, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, The Wildlife Festival has already made stops in Chilliwack, Hope, Kamloops and Merritt and will be at the Westbank Community Centre in West Kelowna Friday,...
Lake Country couple start multi-million dollar legging company
LAKE COUNTRY - A young Lake Country couple had no idea their idea to start a legging company would grow so fast. Addie and Chris Pafiolis started SweetLegs in their house in Lake Country just one and a half years ago. In that time they have sold more than half a million pairs of the...
Kelowna dentists administer dose of compassion to local refugees
KELOWNA - A group of Kelowna dentists have come together to provide an essential service to a Syrian refugee family who moved to Kelowna this past summer. The Central Okanagan Refugee Committee has helped bring several families to the Okanagan from Syria. Committee chair Marilyn Perry says although the churches that make up the committee...
Final paving means end of Ethel Street construction is in sight
KELOWNA - A downtown Kelowna street is scheduled for final paving this week, putting it on pace to be reopened by the end of the month. Ethel Street from Harvey Avenue to Bernard Avenue will receive final paving this week and is scheduled to reopen at the end of November. The improvements include a separate...
Vernon’s first provincial Snow Show raises $11k for kids with disabilities
VERNON – The first ever B.C. Provincial Snow Show in Vernon raised more than $11,000 for a Lake Country charity. The Snow Show, which amalgamated three smaller events around the provinces, took over Kal Tire Place last weekend and attracted more than 14,000 fans of the white stuff. Roughly 100 vendors displaying everything from snow...
UBCO organizing guest speakers and a moment of silence for victims of worldwide attacks
KELOWNA – Students and faculty at UBC Okanagan will hold a Harmony Moment of Silence Wednesday to show support for the tragedies that happened around the world over the last few weeks. UBCO student Ryan Kaila organized the event that he says is not just for the victims of last weeks’ attacks in Paris. “It’s...
Kelowna woman guilty of possessing 15 kg of bath salts drug imported from China
KELOWNA – A West Kelowna woman has been found guilty of possessing 15 kg of a new synthetic drug she received in the mail from China. Nicole Marie Hubek, 32, was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking for bringing what RCMP say was up to $1 million worth of Methylone, also known as...
100 bottles of wine to be won at Mamas for Mamas fundraiser
KELOWNA - A local charity providing help for single mothers is holding a formal fundraiser this week. Mamas for Mamas was founded last year by Shannon Christenson. In just one year, the organization has collected more than 5,000 members and helped dozens of families. “We need your help to continue supporting our struggling mamas and...
Mandy and Me owner looking for homes for a dozen horses and a pig
WEST KELOWNA - Silverado Socrates, the owner of the foreclosed Mandy and Me Trailriding, says her first priority is securing good homes for her animals then she will decide what her next step will be. “I don’t think they can just kick me out,” Socrates says. “They can’t touch anything here until Dec. 4. In...
Kelowna lawyer suspended for overcharging clients
KELOWNA - A local lawyer has been suspended for overcharging two clients in 2011. Christopher R. Penty admitted to a Law Society of B.C. panel that he issued bills that misrepresented the amount he was entitled and then lied to a Supreme Court master. On Oct. 29 the panel suspended Penty for four months. His...
Kelowna man supporting the troops every day with big rig wrapped in tribute
KELOWNA - A Kelowna man is doing his part to bring awareness to the plight of veterans - and not just on Remembrance Day. Mike Rosenau, 47, moved to Kelowna just one year ago from Alberta where he works as an equipment operator. There was a time when he used his semi, a 1998 Freighliner...