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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
City purchases 78-acre property for future Kelowna airport expansion
KELOWNA – The Kelowna International Airport is expanding, and with the City’s recent purchase of…
Kelowna slowly reopening beaches and boat launches
KELOWNA – With temperatures rising and lake levels going down, Kelowna seems to be slowly…
These Kelowna events will keep your mind off of the heat
KELOWNA – With temperatures expected to reach the mid 30s this weekend, you’ll want to…
Kelowna tech company planning a flash mob
KELOWNA – Usually the excitement of a flash mob comes from the surprise of a…
Kelowna RCMP on hunt for armed robbery robbery suspect
KELOWNA – RCMP are hoping someone recognizes the suspect wanted in connection with a robbery…
Edmonton man drowns while swimming at West Kelowna campground
WEST KELOWNA – Several bystanders jumped into Okanagan Lake in West Kelowna yesterday evening in…
After years of anticipation, the Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market will have a downtown location
KELOWNA – The farmers market is on the move to downtown Kelowna. The Kelowna Farmers'…
Top of Knox Mountain closed due to extreme fire risk
KELOWNA – It’s the first week into July and already the top of Knox Mountain…
Normal levels in Okanagan Lake not expected until end of July
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The removal and pickup of about two million sandbags in the Central…
Maps show where to buy local food in the Southern Interior
Buy Local B.C. has released their latest maps of where you can find fresh, local…
Boaters on Okanagan Lake respectful of rules over the Canada day long weekend
KELOWNA – Okanagan Lake was filled with boaters this past weekend, and according to RCMP,…
Despite dropping lake levels, flood risk isn’t over: Emergency Operations
KELOWNA – Okanagan Lake’s water level went down 7.3 centimetres over the Canada Day long…
Burton Cummings coming to Kelowna
KELOWNA – Legendary Canadian musician Burton Cummings will be in Kelowna this fall, as part…
Wildfire extinguished near winery in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – A wildfire sparked by a burn barrel was doused by West Kelowna…
Kelowna’s Journey Home homelessness strategy an evolving project
KELOWNA – Research to put together a strategy to tackle homelessness in Kelowna has been…
Beaches and boat launches reopen just in time for the Canada Day long weekend
KELOWNA – Residents in the Central Okanagan have gotten used to seeing 'closed' signs at…
Rethink 150 ‘intervention’ at Knox Mountain Park removed before anyone noticed
KELOWNA – As efforts by local indigenous groups to encourage people consider the colonial legacy…
Lots to do in Kelowna this Canada Day long weekend
KELOWNA – The highly anticipated Canada Day long weekend is here, and aside from the…
New digital tool released to help residents report flood damage
KELOWNA – For almost two months, historic flooding in the Okanagan has caused damage to…
Founder of the WE organization to hold free speaking event in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Internationally-recognized humanitarian Craig Kielburger will be speaking in Kelowna September 16. At the…
Kelowna man’s pickup and $10,000 worth of kite boarding equipment stolen
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man was getting ready to go to work when he went…
More than 50 events on Canada Day in Kelowna, West Kelowna
KELOWNA – For the past year Canada’s 150 birthday has been highly anticipated. Now that…
It could be August before boats are back on Okanagan Lake
KELOWNA – If emergency officials are waiting for Okanagan Lake to drop to 'full pool'…
UPDATE: Kelowna woman charged with making threats against Premier, Speaker
KELOWNA – A Kelowna woman has been charged with threatening the B.C. Premier and the…