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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
Kelowna mom who lost two sons to overdose calls for mandatory prescription tracking
KELOWNA – If a system that’s already in place across B.C. had been used, Helen…
RETRACTED: Free help to be offered to abuse victims at upcoming Hedley concert in Kelowna
EDITOR'S NOTE: A story originally published Feb. 22, 2018 at 8 p.m. about a protest…
RCMP suspect Kelowna house fire was arson
KELOWNA – RCMP suspect a housefire in Rutland last week was arson. The fire started…
Hockey Canada’s French-name policy criticized by Quebec-based politicians
MONTREAL – Hockey Canada was widely criticized Wednesday after a news report indicated a public…
Federal government can’t do much to fight fake news: Heritage Canada documents
OTTAWA – The federal government doesn't believe it can do much on its own to…
Mixed messages on B.C.’s efforts to cool the hot housing market
VICTORIA – Real estate experts say the British Columbia government started to build a strong…
Student protest outside the White House a snapshot of American gun debate
WASHINGTON – A snapshot of America's gun debate unfolded outside the White House on Wednesday,…
Police search for suspect who flashed a hand gun downtown Kelowna
KELOWNA – RCMP say a man flashed a silver handgun at a woman in downtown…
Early morning home invaders assault Kamloops couple with hammer and pepper spray
KAMLOOPS – Home invaders broke into a Kamloops home early this morning and assaulted a…
West Kelowna man arrested after multiple homes burglarized in Glenrosa
WEST KELOWNA – A West Kelowna man wanted on Canada-wide warrants has been arrested in…
Jail for Kelowna man on painkillers who caused pileup at Highway 97 intersection
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man was sentenced to jail today for crashing into six vehicles…
BMW stolen from Calgary found in Salmon Arm ditch, couple arrested
SALMON ARM – Slippery roads helped Salmon Arm police catch a pair of car thieves…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna woman found
UPDATE: 9:03 a.m. Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 KELOWNA – RCMP say the 29-year-old Kelowna woman…
Caribbean spring break: Ideas, prices, post-hurricane news
Thinking about spring break in the Caribbean? Brian Hegarty of Travel Leaders Network says each…
Alleged serial arsonist sentenced for single fire in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A homeless man with a history of mental illness who police said might…
UPDATE: Missing Kelowna teen located
UPDATE: 3:57 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16, 2018 KELOWNA – RCMP say the 16-year-old girl reported…
New city buses arrive in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Public transit users in the Central Okanagan may have noticed the first of…
Michelle Obama talks social media and raising daughters at Vancouver event
VANCOUVER – Michelle Obama says social media magnifies feelings of political and cultural division, underlining…
Sun Life Financial to add medical pot option to group benefits plans
TORONTO – Sun Life Financial Inc. is adding medical marijuana coverage as an option for…
Former Ontario Tory leader Patrick Brown says he’s suing CTV News
TORONTO – Former Ontario Progressive Conservative leader Patrick Brown says he is suing CTV News…
Audit says B.C. lacks climate change policies, especially on wildfires, flooding
VANCOUVER – British Columbia has no clear plan to prevent threats such as wildfires, flooding…
Wrong house cleaned in Kelowna Valentine’s Day mix up
KELOWNA – Kelsey was standing in the bathtub when she realized she was in the…
Kelowna man charged with another assault
KELOWNA – A 22-year-old Kelowna man with a lengthy criminal history has been arrested for…
Top Canadian journalist to talk fake news in Kelowna tonight
KELOWNA – A real journalist will talk about fake news in Kelowna tonight. Chantal Hébert…