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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
Green light for 24-storey hotel downtown
KELOWNA – After 15 years, Westcorp Developments has finally been given the final go-ahead from…
Contaminated soil found under Lakeshore Road
KELOWNA – Crews upgrading the stretch of Lakeshore Road south of Mission Creek Bridge dug something up three weeks ago that wasn’t supposed to be there. “We had an area contaminated by gas,” says project manager Purvez Irani. “We are going through the environmental (clean-up) process now. At this stage it’s looking like (it came...
$300,000 worth of new problems discovered at Family Y
KELOWNA – Ongoing repairs to the Family Y in Rutland have exposed more problems and city staff have been granted additional funds to finish the job. Repair work on the floor between the boiler room and the women’s washroom began late 2013 when it was discovered the concrete had begun to sag. Utility services manager...
City running low on large garbage carts
KELOWNA – A combination of more customers and higher demand has the City of Kelowna’s supply of oversize wheeled garbage bins running low and staff has asked for more funds to keep up with demand. The city was alerted to the impending shortage by Okanagan Environmental Waste Systems, the company contracted to collect garbage curbside....
Novice driver rolls vehicle, alcohol suspected
KELOWNA – A novice driver faces possible impaired driving charges after rolling his vehicle on Springfield hill in Rutland early Thursday morning. Three people in their 20’s were traveling east on Springfield Road up the hill around midnight when the driver lost control and hit a light pole. The black SUV rolled once before coming...
Local mountie takes a plunge for ALS research
KELOWNA – Const. Kris Clark of the Kelowna RCMP made a splash Friday afternoon, in support of ALS research. Clark was nominated by a host of a local radio station earlier this week to take the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, a viral sensation that is raising money and awareness for ALS research. Clark says he...
Vandalism likely caused 1000 litre oil spill at district office
KELOWNA – An apparent act of vandalism at a Regional District office has caused a massive amount of used motor oil, diesel and transmission fluid to spill onto a parking lot Friday morning. Andy Brennan of the Regional District says operation crews arriving at 6 a.m. found the spill. “It seems like somebody overnight put...
UBCO student union removes The Phoenix from campus
KELOWNA – The Phoenix, UBCO’s 25 year-old campus newspaper, is being removed from campus. The move is part of the UBCO student union's (UBCSUO) re-allocation of space in the UNC, which will see Resource Centers merged and new businesses added. “It just comes down to the utilization of space,” UBCSUO President Rocky Kim said, “we have...
Antiques Roadshow-style event coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – If you’ve ever wondered if that antique in your attic is a trinket or a treasure, then an upcoming event at the Kelowna Art Gallery is just what you’ve been waiting for. Treasures from the Attic is an Antiques Roadshow-type event where residents of the Okanagan can have their art, antiques and collectibles...
Stanley Cup coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – Thanks to a former Kelowna Rockets goalie coach, hockey’s ultimate prize will soon be making a brief stop at Prospera Place this Friday. Kim Dillabaugh, a Rockets goalie coach and full time member of the Los Angeles Kings coaching staff, will hold a public viewing of the cup at Prospera Place Friday between...
UPDATE: Investigation determines cause of Rutland fire
KELOWNA – RCMP and fire investigators on the scene of house fire in Rutland August 14 have concluded their investigation and determined it was caused by a barbecue. At the time the fire was thought to be suspicious. A family of four was left homeless after the fire ripped through their home on Bach Road...
Meet new friends and bond with your neighbours at Park and Play
KELOWNA – A summer program organized by the City of Kelowna is bringing neighbourhoods together, making children healthier and introducing residents to parks around the city. This is the sixth year Kelowna has put on Park & Play and recreation technician Nick Bonnett says it’s fast becoming one of the city’s most utilized recreation options...
Cleft lip puppy seeks soulmate
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – A Penticton woman is looking for a home for her newborn puppy, but not just any home. L.C., short for Little Cleft, is a 4-week-old French bulldog/Boston terrier mix. She was born with a cleft lip, a congenital deformity that is relatively common in both humans and canines. Vets usually recommend the dogs...
Victim of Highway 1 fatality identified
KELOWNA – The identity of the man who died in a car accident near Craigellachie August 15 has been released by the B.C. Coroners Service. Kim Alan Edwards, 57, had recently moved to Calgary from Kamloops and was the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle at the time. The accident happened in the early...
Dancing in the Park final party set to swing
KELOWNA – With the third season of Dancing in the Park coming to an end this month, organizers say interest in the free outdoor dance event continues to grow. The program is intended to promote active living in the community and has taken place every Wednesday evening since July 2. With professional instructors and an...
Old scams resurface in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP are warning residents to use caution and common sense when dealing with unusual requests after variations of three common scams have been reported across the valley. Kelowna RCMP have received reports of a variation of the Cheque Overpayment Fraud, which targets potential host families of international students. According to Const. Jesse...
Hospital parkade closed for maintenance this weekend
KELOWNA – A parkade at Kelowna General Hospital will be closed for maintenance this weekend. The parkade closest to the Clinical Academic Campus will close at 4 p.m. Friday and reopen at approximately 5 a.m. Monday morning. Visitors to the hospital are asked to park at the surface lots off Rose Avenue, behind the Abbott...
Fast charge stations for electric cars proposed for West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – Fast charging stations for electric cars could be coming soon to West Kelowna. The new stations, part of a province-wide initiative put forward by B.C. Hydro, will recharge a vehicle in approximately 30 minutes using direct current (DC) instead of the several hours needed at a regular AC household outlet. Facilities manager...
Pride president says acceptance growing slowly in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – The president of the Okanagan Pride Society says he has recently noticed a shift in acceptance towards the LGBT community from around the Okanagan. Wilbur Turner is one of the organizers of the annual Okanagan Pride march and festival taking place all week. He says although turnout in the last few years has steadily increased,...
Athletes race in 32nd Apple Triathlon
KELOWNA – One of the Okanagan’s most historic and recognized sporting events is back this weekend for the 32nd year in a row. The Kelowna Apple Triathlon is a 10 km run, 40 km bike and 1.5 km swim event that takes athletes along Lake Okanagan, up Knox Mountain and back down through Glenmore. The...
Elliott Road reopens to public after seven month closure
WEST KELOWNA – The section of Elliott Road between Main Street and Dobbin will reopen to vehicle and pedestrian traffic Monday after being closed for more than seven months for construction of a new transit exchange. Construction of the Westbank RapidBus transit exchange won't be completed until the end of the month and motorists are...
Suncor gets official green light to fly employees out of YLW
KELOWNA – Suncor Energy received permission Monday to continue to run their own airline for their employees out of Kelowna International Airport. The energy company has previously been using the airport on an ad-hoc basis however the new agreement will allow the city to collect airport improvement fees at a rate of $15 per passenger....
Back road rollover puts man in critical condition
KELOWNA – A 49-year-old man is in critical condition after rolling his Jeep on a forest service road in Joe Rich Saturday evening. The accident happened at around 5:30 p.m. on Victor Forest Service Road near Goudie. The driver and sole occupant of the Jeep CJ was airlifted to Kelowna General Hospital and remains in...
Man arrested for brandishing handgun, threatening to kill self
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man faces possible weapons charges after allegedly brandishing a handgun and threatening to kill himself downtown over the weekend. Const. Jesse O’Donaghey says the 23-year-old fled the area near Bernard Avenue late Saturday morning when members of the public intervened. Police conducted a search of the area and found him in...