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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.
Southern Comfort: All seven Canadian NHL teams playing in the U.S. on Saturday
Hockey on a Saturday night is woven into Canada's cultural fabric. Families gather in front…
Fire crews take advantage of calmer weather in California
LOS ANGELES – Calmer weather allowed crews to increase containment of wildfires after a three-week…
1 dead, almost a million customers without power following wind storm in Quebec
MONTREAL – One man was killed and almost a million homes and businesses were without…
‘Something bigger than me’: Shanda Hill first Canadian to finish Double Deca
For Shanda Hill, it was four weeks of trials and tribulations, successes and hardships. But,…
Beer Week brew supports Penticton cycling
It’s about building community, one craft beer at a time. That’s the message from Kim…
Seasonal security gets green light in Vernon
After several delays pushed the item further back on the City of Vernon agenda, private…
B.C. teacher loses qualification after developing relationship with recent grad
A B.C. high school teacher will have to wait 10 years before teaching again after…
Man tasered by police near Sicamous in critical condition; police watchdog deployed
The police watchdog has been called in to investigate as a suspect remains in critical…
Search for bathroom bandit leads to reprimand for B.C. vice-principal
After a pair of soiled underwear was found on a toilet in the boys’ bathroom…
‘They don’t just disappear’: Safety concerns prompted homeless eviction in Kelowna: RCMP
A blocked traffic lane and safety concerns prompted the evacuation of nearly 100 homeless people…
Business leaders warn of glaring campaign omission: lack of economic game plans
OTTAWA – Business leaders want Canada's newly elected lawmakers to shift their attention to the…
More severely obese kids should get surgery, U.S. MD group says
Even some severely obese preteens should be considered for weight loss surgery, according to new…
TRENDING NOW: Fat cat’s ‘work out’ goes viral
Cinderblock is just trying to shave a few pounds off her belly. And the international…
Protesters against Quebec’s secularism law say they’re not giving up
MONTREAL – Protesters against Quebec's secularism law say they aren't giving up the fight to…
City of Toronto program helps homeowners create pollinator gardens
TORONTO – While most homeowners are raking autumn leaves, Mike Perozak is helping his neighbours…
EU, Germany welcome ‘continuity’ on climate change with Liberal minority win
OTTAWA – The European Union and Germany say they appreciate the "continuity" in Canadian climate…
California’s wind-driven blaze spurs massive evacuations
SAN FRANCISCO – Authorities in Northern California ordered 180,000 residents to flee their homes Sunday…
Calgary mayor, former Alberta premier willing to help PM bridge western divide
OTTAWA – Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is willing to help bridge the current divide between…
Police say woman seriously hurt in shooting near Vancouver homeless camp
VANCOUVER – A woman has been seriously hurt in a shooting that police say happened…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
These brothers are looking to find their new family. Guinea pig brothers Teddy and Magnus…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
He may be a little shy at first, but one-year-old Oliver loves attention. In the…
Quebec municipal police forces call for $788 million to address funding gap
LAVAL, Que. – Quebec's federation of municipal police forces is asking the provincial government for…
Ottawa ordered to pay $1.12M in legal fees for segregation class action
TORONTO – The federal government has been ordered to pay $1.12 million in legal fees…
Toronto event reignites debate about libraries’ role as forum for free speech
TORONTO – An event featuring a self-described feminist speaker known for saying transgender rights endanger…