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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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Two of three Westside Road shooters sentenced
KELOWNA - Two of the three people involved in the infamous Westside Road shooting that took police on a 60-kilometre chase from West Kelowna to Vernon in 2012 were sentenced in Kelowna Supreme Court Friday. Shawn Wysynski, 34, pleaded guilty and will serve nine years in federal prison for using a loaded gun to carjack...
FourChange is back with a new name; same mission
KELOWNA – The controversial lobby group of influential business leaders and professionals known as FourChange, which may have played a key role in getting Kelowna mayor Walter Gray and several councillors elected three years ago, are back again for the 2014 civic election with a new name. Calling themselves ForKelowna, the group have set up...
Cleft lip puppy finds her soul mate
KELOWNA – Shauna Racich wasn’t planning on getting a dog. She already had her hands full with three kids age three and six, and her newborn Emma was born with a cleft lip and palate that would require multiple surgeries to repair. But when she saw and read about L.C., a French bulldog/Boston terrier mix...
Food Network to feature local Jammery
KELOWNA – A local restaurant with a unique style and homey appeal will be profiled on a popular Food Network TV show. Bill Morrison is the owner of The Jammery on Highway 97 between Kelowna and Lake Country. He says a producer for the show You Gotta Eat Here stopped by for lunch earlier this...
Candidates square off at first mayoral election forum
KELOWNA – Five of the eight candidates for mayor were at Manteo Resort Wednesday morning for the first public forum of the municipal election. Mayoral hopefuls Colin Basran, Sharon Shepherd, Kelly Row, Glendon Smedley and Chuck Hardy were each given two minutes to answer eight questions put forward by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. During...
Kelowna Legion not surprised by attack in Ottawa
KELOWNA – Past president of the Kelowna Legion Ron LeRoy says he actually wasn’t all that surprised when he found out a gunman had shot and killed one soldier and injured two more. “I just wondered when (it would happen),” he says. “We’re not a small country anymore and we’re in there now with the big guys so...
Centennial park transfer goes forward after second vote
KELOWNA – It took a couple tries, but members of the Rutland Park Society have voted in favour of transferring ownership of Centennial Park to the City of Kelowna. 71 per cent of those in attendance at Centennial Hall Monday night voted in favour of selling the five acre park to the city for $1...
Upcoming election forums are your chance to meet the candidates
KELOWNA – As the election draws near, several groups and organizations have candidate forums planned where residents will have the opportunity to meet and ask questions of those running for council, mayor and school trustee. The first forum is for mayoral candidates only and is organized by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce. Participating candidates will...
Soccer dome’s first year better than expected; could a second dome be coming?
KELOWNA – One year after the Kelowna United soccer dome at Mission Recreation Park was inflated for the first time, club president Mark Kehel says there has been more than twice the interest they were expecting. And he’s recommending a second indoor soccer field be built as soon as possible. “When we were starting we...
Bear repair to cost $40k
KELOWNA – A public art work in downtown Kelowna is undergoing repair work caused by residents and tourists who can’t seem to look without touching. Bear is a six metre sculpture next to Stuart Park on Water Street. According to building services manager Martin Johansen, stone pavers at the base have been broken repeatedly since...
New Yacht Club officially open
KELOWNA – After two years of construction and many more spent planning, the new Kelowna Yacht Club is finally open. The new 24,000 sq. ft. clubhouse adjacent to the Water Street boat launch includes offices, a classroom, a boardroom and a privately-operated public restaurant and patio. The second floor has a covered deck and houses...
Vernon couple starts #redbagchallenge to help raise blood donations
VERNON – Following on the worldwide success of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a local couple from Vernon have come up with an imaginative way to encourage blood donations. Glenn and Lisa Gallie came up with the idea to donate blood on camera and then nominate three people who would then have to make a...
UPDATE: 29-year-old feared missing in Nepal safe
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man who has been missing since the deadly avalanche in Nepal earlier this week has made contact with his family and is safe. According to Global Okanagan, the family of Matt Adams, 29, say they have spoken to him and he is unhurt. Canada’s Emergency Watch and Response Centre said Thursday...
Local history comes to life in bigger, better book
OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN – One of the regions longest running traditions is back, bigger and better than ever before. The Okanagan Historical Society Annual Report is a collection of essays that explores the varied and rich history of the valley. David Gregory is the editor of the publication and he says the 78th issue is one of...
Given to run for council, not mayor
KELOWNA – First term councillor Gail Given, who has hinted in the past she was considering running for mayor next month, will instead seek to keep her seat on council. Given, who has lived in Kelowna more than 30 years, says with the majority of the councillors leaving she wanted to ensure there will be...
Diverse-abilities on display at City Hall
KELOWNA – A line of people stood together outside City Hall Wednesday raising awareness for issues still faced by those in our city who have disabilities. The rally, called the Pathways Inclusion Chain, was organized by Pathways Abilities Society, a 61-year-old group started by a handful of parents in 1953. It has since grown to...
If you’re not into mountain biking yet, this video might help
KELOWNA – A pair of amateur local filmmakers have released a stunning video of local trails that is sure to attract some new riders with the gorgeous and spectacular scenery. The four-minute film made by Kelowna's Seger Nelson and Sam Singleton features Matt Monod, a competitive mountain bike racer from Canmore, as he tears through...
UBCO to become a player in military R&D
KELOWNA – The federal government announced Tuesday a multi-million dollar grant to start a UBCO program that will research and develop new technologies for both military and civilian applications. Minister of State Michelle Rempel says the $3.8 million in funding for the Survive and Thrive Applied Research facility is an important part of creating a...
DeHart to seek second term on council
KELOWNA – Another councillor has announced she will be on the ballot again this November. Maxine DeHart is the third and most recent sitting councillor to declare her intentions to run as an incumbent in the municipal election next month. In a media release, DeHart says she will focus her campaign on continuing the work...
Proposed cell tower scrubbed
WEST KELOWNA – A controversial plan to build a cell phone tower in West Kelowna has been abandoned amid protest from neighbours. The 20-metre tall tower, which was to be erected by Rogers Wireless at Mount Boucherie Winery, drew criticism from neighbours who worried it would be an eyesore and could negatively affect their health....
Millions announced for upgrades to Westside Road
WEST KELOWNA – Premier Christy Clark announced Friday that the province would invest $45 million over five years to upgrade one of the worst roads in B.C. The first step involves widening an 800 metre section from Waterfront Farm to Blue Grouse as well as installation of roadside barriers and rock protection. Construction on...
Bruce Cook back on his bike for first time since tragic accident
KELOWNA – Nine months after Kelowna freestyle motocross rider Bruce Cook was paralyzed attempting the…
2003 firestorm hero enters council race
KELOWNA – The woman who coordinated the evacuation of thousands of residents during the 2003 Okanagan Mountain Park fire is running for a seat on council. Beryl Itani, 76, was the Emergency Social Services director for the Central Okanagan for 30 years. She retired in 2011. According to the City of Kelowna website, Itani has...
Two Kelowna locals fight for the UFC this weekend
KELOWNA – Two MMA fighters from Kelowna will be on the same UFC card this weekend. For one of them, this will be his long-awaited UFC debut. Toshido’s Rory MacDonald and Matt Dwyer are currently in Halifax readying for the televised UFC Fight Night 54 Saturday night. Welterweight contender MacDonald (17-2) will headline against Tarec...