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Parker Crook
Parker Crook is a Saskatchewan-born reporter who began his career in journalism while studying the craft at SAIT in Calgary. After cutting his teeth at the school news outlet as the Opinions Editor, Parker landed a position at a Vernon newspaper and worked his way up to the editor’s chair. Parker strives to tell stories that have a genuine impact on the community he calls home. And, from courtroom dramas to on stage antics, Parker believes meaningful stories can be found just about anywhere.
No one hurt in Kelowna house fire
Police were called to a burning home on Kelowna's McCulloch Road after the homeowner reported…
Aboriginal woman launches discrimination complaint against Kelowna casino
An aboriginal Peachland woman says she was forced to leave Kelowna's Lake City Casino one…
Search of Sagmoen property valid for trial: Justice
The search of the Salmon River Road property in September 2017 was valid and admissible…
4-year-old twins free selves, climb to safety after crash in Washington
SEATTLE – Washington state authorities say 4-year-old twins freed themselves from their car seats and…
TRENDING NOW: Holiday decorating 101
Some people go all out when it comes to decorating for the holidays. Others, well,…
Quebec Premier Francois Legault heads to Hollywood to talk carbon and business
LOS ANGELES – After a tumultuous legislature session, Quebec Premier Francois Legault is heading to…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
Eleanor is a five-year-old female cat looking for a new home. "This cat was brought…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
Bunny is a one-year-old bundle of excitement looking for a new home. "This sweet girl…
Project Christmas Elf returns to help Okanagan families in need
Christmas wouldn't be possible without Santa's elves. As more families apply for support through the…
Conservatives urge Morneau to deliver ‘urgent’ fall economic update
OTTAWA – The Conservatives are calling on Finance Minister Bill Morneau to deliver an "urgent"…
Unattended candle sparks house fire in West Kelowna
No one was home when an unattended candle sparked a fire in a West Kelowna…
Rescue dogs come to Canada in search of forever families
There were dozens of dogs in the back of the van travelling the 1,400 kilometres…
No winning ticket for Saturday night’s $5 million Lotto 649 jackpot
TORONTO – No winning ticket was sold for the $5 million jackpot in Saturday night's…
Family calls for inquest into suicide of Indigenous teen in government care
The circumstances that allowed an Indigenous teenager to take his own life metres from his…
Ontario court to hear challenge to prison needle ban this week
A constitutional challenge to the federal government's refusal to provide clean needles in prisons is…
Turkey trouble: Quebec village looks to dump wild bird running afoul in town
MONTREAL – In the small Quebec town of St-Prosper-de-Champlain — population 552 — a newly…
Brain injury from domestic abuse a ‘public health crisis,’ says B.C. researcher
VANCOUVER – A British Columbia mother in her late 30s says there was "no support…
Kovrig clings to humour as ‘two Michaels’ near one year in Chinese prison
OTTAWA – Canadian prisoner Michael Kovrig is trying to hold on to a sense of…
Singh reiterates support for Fredericton abortion clinic fighting to stay open
FREDERICTON – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh visited a Fredericton abortion clinic Saturday that is struggling…
TRENDING NOW: The perfect Christmas present
The elaborate wrapping, the big box, the banana. Instead of feeling misled, this boy sure…
Scheer isolated as lone champion of energy sector, foe of carbon tax
OTTAWA – Canada's new minority Parliament got down to work Friday with Andrew Scheer staking…
“Anne with an E” creator says show won’t be revived despite fan petition
TORONTO – The creator of the CBC/Netflix drama series "Anne with an E" said she…
First-degree murder charge laid in death of man from Williams Lake, B.C.
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – A charge of first-degree murder has been laid against a man…
19-year-old B.C. man was unintended victim in targeted shooting: police
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Police now say they believe the murder of a young man in…