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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.
Toddler suffers life-threatening injuries in alleged hit-and-run, two others hurt
TORONTO – A toddler suffered life-threatening injuries in an alleged hit-and-run that also sent two…
Wood pulp, steel cables: Scientists study how to make ice roads last longer
The road should have been frozen solid, but it was anything but. When drivers tried…
Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew
NEW YORK – So is red meat good or bad for you? If the answer…
Caravan Farm Theatre fires up 16th annual Walk of Terror
Fiery, artistic, dreamy, dark, and daring are just some of the words to describe what…
TRENDING NOW: Dog’s day in the Manitoba snow
Snow. For most of us, it signals the cold months to come. But for Frances…
Voters weary of more investigations as impeachment ramps up
FISHERS, Ind. – Polling finds that support for the House's impeachment inquiry of President Donald…
Kremlin relishes US pullback from Syria, turmoil in Ukraine
MOSCOW – From Syria to Ukraine, new fault lines and tensions are offering the Kremlin…
Rewards for good behaviour part of school-violence prevention: teachers’ union
VANCOUVER – Hearing about the stabbing death of a 14-year-old boy outside a school in…
Program teaches Okanagan kids to cook and grow local food
Kelowna's edible education program is set to grow for year five. Chefs in the Classroom,…
One man dead, one in custody following alleged assault in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – The RCMP say one man is in custody following an alleged fatal…
Thousands still without power after snow storm hammers Manitoba
WINNIPEG – Manitoba Hydro says it's making good progress restoring electricity to customers blacked out…
Trudeau dons protective vest as security threat delays Toronto-area rally
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau took extraordinary safety precautions at a major election…
Family seeks answers after police kill Texas woman at home
FORT WORTH, Texas – A white police officer who killed a black woman inside her…
Party leaders out on campaign trail Sunday turn focus to Toronto
OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau is focusing his attention today on the seat-rich region…
More than 3,000 without power overnight in Kelowna
Two separate incidents left more than 3,000 Kelowna residents without power for more than four…
Turkish forces capture centre of key Syrian border town
CEYLANPINAR, Turkey – Turkey's military said it captured a key Syrian border town under heavy…
‘Cree is my language:’ School janitor says she was told not to speak Cree
REGINA – A school division in northern Saskatchewan is investigating after a staff member says…
How to handle hot-potato election issues at Thanksgiving dinner
TORONTO – Politics will likely be on the table when Nick Difruscio joins his family…
TRENDING NOW: Bison released into Badlands National Park
Despite the snow covering the ground, it's a beautiful view as four bison were released…
Sex-assault case dropped against Michigan State trainer
LANSING, Mich. – Prosecutors have dropped a felony sexual-assault case against a Michigan State University…
More than 5,000 Coast Mountain Bus workers approve strike mandate
VANCOUVER – Unifor says more than 5,000 Metro Vancouver transit operators at the Coast Mountain…
Saskatchewan premier sheltering in place in typhoon-battered Tokyo
TOKYO – Saskatchewan's premier is sheltering in place in Tokyo as a powerful typhoon batters…
Montreal demonstrators protest Turkish military invasion in northern Syria
MONTREAL – Demonstrators in Montreal are planning a midday protest against Turkey's incursion into northeast…
No holiday for campaigning leaders on Thanksgiving weekend, but pace slows
OTTAWA – Federal party leaders are taking the Saturday of the holiday weekend a little…