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Jenna Hickman
Jenna has a combined honours degree in journalism and human rights from Carleton University, in Ottawa ON. After university Jenna took a year off to live with family in Cape Town and travel throughout southern Africa. A Kelowna native, she has interned at The Daily Courier and Global News Okanagan. Jenna is an avid yogi and enjoys all the Okanagan has to offer. She can be spotted on the mountain, whether hiking or skiing, or at a local winery, glass in hand.
Jenna Hickman's Stories
Kelowna still one of the fastest growing communities in Canada but growth rate declined
KELOWNA – Although Kelowna remains one of the fastest growing cities in the country, its…
Indie thriller filming in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Halloween is coming early this year, as a new thriller film will be…
Innovation centre will be unique to the province
KELOWNA – With the new innovation centre set to open by the end of the…
Classic car stolen from Osoyoos returned in Oliver
OSOYOOS – A stolen 1939 Willy’s Hot Rod has been recovered after a social media…
Snowfall may cause garbage collection delays
KELOWNA – As plows rush to move heavy snow in the region, garbage and recycling…
Kelowna fire chief retires after 42-year career
KELOWNA – After 42 years firefighting, Kelowna Fire Chief Jeff Carlisle is hanging up his…
DIFFICULT CHOICES: What Kelowna doctors are discovering about medically assisted deaths
'IT'S A VERY EMOTIONAL THING, IT'S HARD' KELOWNA – It’s been six months since patients…
Uneasy times for Muslims, even in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – For Roaa Ramadan, the newly implemented U.S. travel ban hits close to home.…
Peachland has a plan for mudslide repair
PEACHLAND – Peachland is opting for a permanent solution following the landslide in the community…
Top Canadian chefs test their skills at Culinary Championships in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Chefs from all over the country will be in Kelowna this weekend for…
Hundreds gather in Kelowna to honour Quebec City shooting victims
KELOWNA – Despite the cold, hundreds of people gathered together last night to show support…
Vigil tonight at Islamic Centre for Quebec shooting victims
KELOWNA – A vigil will be held at Kelowna's Islamic Center tonight to honour the…
New production studio is Kelowna’s ‘missing link’ to the film industry
KELOWNA – Kelowna will be further attracting film and animation stars, as council unanimously approved…
MY FRIEND INGRID: Kelowna woman hopes to inspire others to break stigma of mental illness
''I WAS ASHAMED AND EMBARRASSED. I HAVE A YOUNGER SISTER, WHO I FEEL I SHOULD…
Kelowna city council rejects carriage house rezoning
KELOWNA – After previously supporting an application to rezone an agricultural property, Kelowna city council…
Kelowna tourism centre will get waterfront view
KELOWNA – After over 50 speakers and five hours of discussion, Kelowna city council voted…
Peachland mudslide continues to crumble
PEACHLAND – Weeks after the initial mudslide dump debris onto Highway 97 through Peachland, the…
Downtown parking concerns delay condominium development
KELOWNA – The plans for a proposed multi storey condominium will be put on hold…
RCMP seize drugs, make arrests during raid at Kelowna home
KELOWNA – A man and two women were arrested Friday night in Kelowna after RCMP…
Courtyard by Marriott hotel coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – After rejecting the previous proposal, council unanimously approved a six storey Marriott hotel,…
Proposed Kelowna tourism centre creating controversy
KELOWNA – A heated debate surrounding the proposed Kelowna tourism centre is expected at next…
New Kelowna Winners location to open in March
KELOWNA – Winners will be opening their new Kelowna location in March. The discount retailer…
School plans move forward to school board
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The school district is taking action towards tackling overcrowding in local schools.…
South Perimeter Road can’t come soon enough to relieve Mission traffic
KELOWNA – Plans to build South Perimeter Road are slowly moving forward. In response to…