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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
In the midst of historic flooding, officials asking you to conserve water
KELOWNA – The lake is at a record high, rivers and creeks are overflowing and…
Woman charged after downtown Kelowna assault puts victim in hospital
KELOWNA – A suspect has been arrested and charges laid in connection with an assault…
All those sandbags are considered contaminated materials
KELOWNA – Local authorities admit they have no plans for what to do with more…
Flood threat remains despite fluctuating lake levels
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – More than a month into the flooding some areas are starting to…
Although it won’t officially open until August, construction on Foundry Kelowna is complete
KELOWNA – With its calming colours of blue and green, and lots of natural light,…
No major council objections so far for downtown towers proposal
KELOWNA – The property colloquially known as ‘Dirt Hill’ could soon become home to Kelowna’s…
Naloxone kits could be coming to secondary schools in the Central Okanagan
KELOWNA – Should potentially life-saving, overdose-reversing drugs be kept on hand in Central Okanagan secondary…
Finally some good news after weeks of Okanagan Lake flood watch
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – With cooler temperatures and the snow pack in the Mission Creek watershed…
From Fat Cat Festival to wine and cupcake pairings, this weekend is one to look forward to
KELOWNA – From food and wine, to outdoor festivals, this weekend has something in store…
For better or worse, parking changes are coming to Kelowna General Hospital
KELOWNA – New payment measures and restrictions coming to streets surrounding Kelowna General Hospital are…
From a giant slip and slide to morning yoga, this new Okanagan music festival is unique
KELOWNA – For those craving a European style music festival without having to make a…
Dear Okanagan Tourists: There’s still so much to do and see
Tourists and locals all look forward to the summer months when days are spent boating…
Never-ending garbage dumping frustrates Kelowna group trying to clean-up the mess
KELOWNA – To those who continue to dump illegally, get ready to be publicly shamed.…
Pumps, hoses and water where it shouldn’t be in Peachland
PEACHLAND – Homeowners and business in Peachland are battling to keep up with rising ground…
Thai Fusion in West Kelowna forced to close its doors
WEST KELOWNA – A West Kelowna Thai restaurant is closing for good after it was…
Eleven shots fired at Thai Fusion restaurant in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – A West Kelowna restaurant was shot up by masked gunmen early this…
Green Bay residents in West Kelowna working overtime to hold back flood water
WEST KELOWNA – Residents of Green Bay in West Kelowna are working together to keep…
UPDATE: What you need to know about Central Okanagan flooding as of Friday afternoon
KELOWNA – With updates pouring in daily on current flooding statistics, here is what you…
You’re going to want to make room in your weekend for these Kelowna events
KELOWNA – Although activity on the lake is not recommended this weekend, there are many…
Kelowna Food Bank has new home
KELOWNA – After searching for the past three years for a larger space, the Central…
Comedy duo sings hilarious song about Kelowna’s stereotypes
LANGUAGE ADVISORY They're going to love this in Kamloops. Sketch comedy duo Ryan Steele and…
Okanagan Lake: Swim at your own risk
When the Okanagan has reached temperatures well above 30 C for most of the past…
Hot weather, thunderstorms impacting Okanagan Lake level
KELOWNA – The weather continues to conspire against those impacted by the rising lake levels…
West Kelowna ‘bozo’ had permission to use boat launch
KELOWNA – The man West Kelowna Mayor Doug Findlater called a ‘bozo’ on social media…