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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.
Mourners to gather for slain teenager’s funeral in Hamilton today
HAMILTON – Family and friends will gather to mourn Devan Bracci-Selvey at the 14-year-old's funeral…
‘I just knew I was hurt:’ Women testify about being hit in Edmonton van attack
EDMONTON – It took more than a week for Kim O'Hara to understand what happened…
Final debate behind them, federal leaders begin sprints to Oct. 21 voting day
OTTAWA – Party leaders entered the home stretch of the federal election campaign Friday, picking…
Popular mountain biker dies in trail ride accident while in Mexico
VANCOUVER – A popular mountain biker from British Columbia has died in Mexico. A statement…
Second-degree murder charge laid against 23-year-old Vancouver man
Vancouver police say a murder charge has been laid in the city's seventh homicide of…
‘Helped way too many injured riders’: Non-profit raises funds, awareness, for injured motorcyclists
It’s the worst-case scenario for bikers: A horrible crash that leaves a motorcyclist injured and…
Judge says she couldn’t refuse convicted ex-cop a hug
DALLAS – The judge who gave a hug and Bible to a former Dallas police…
Return of Donald Marshall Jr.’s eel nets recall days of historic fishing decision
HALIFAX – The recovery of eel nets that helped confirm Aboriginal rights to earn a…
Hassan Diab wages court battle for Canadian citizenship certificate
OTTAWA – Sociology professor Hassan Diab, who spent a decade fighting allegations of terrorism, is…
B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver steps aside, party to elect next leader in 2020
VICTORIA – B.C. Green Leader Andrew Weaver, who led the party to a historic election…
Scheer, Trudeau trade barbs ahead of debate, amid Ontario education unrest
OTTAWA – Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer called his Liberal rival Justin Trudeau "disgusting" Monday morning…
Doctors say political activism part of their jobs on issues affecting health
VANCOUVER – As a child growing up in Toronto, Dr. Melissa Lem was dubbed a…
Syphilis infection rate jumps in B.C., prompting call for testing and treatment
VANCOUVER – The rate of syphilis infection in British Columbia is the highest it's been…
‘Offensive to the whole electoral process’: Vandals tag People’s Party signs in Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – It’s a move that shows disrespect for the entire democratic process. That’s…
Lawyers’ victims get payout after probe found gap in compensation system
TORONTO – A man who lost hundreds of thousands of dollars because of a negligent…
TRENDING NOW: Octopus trades plastic cup for shiny new shell
Pall Sigurdsson did what most of us would do if we saw an octopus using…
Turkey summons US diplomat over a Twitter ‘like’
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey summoned a top American diplomat Sunday after the U.S. Embassy's official…
Police block thousands marching in Pakistani Kashmir
JASKOOL, Pakistan – Police blocked a march Sunday by thousands of protesters in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir…
Emily Carr University closed Sunday after fire causes some damage
VANCOUVER – The Emily Carr University campus remains closed today following a small fire Saturday…
Trudeau attacks Tories for not releasing platform as leaders prepare for debate
OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau took aim at the Conservatives on Sunday for not…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This sweet, shy girl came into the shelter with her babies and is…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – This clever boy who is still learning his manners is looking for a…
Surrey RCMP investigate two-vehicle collision, seek witnesses and dash cam video
SURREY, B.C. – Surrey RCMP say a two-vehicle collision Friday evening caused serious and potentially…
Canadian priest who’s worked closely with Pope Francis elevated to cardinal
VATICAN CITY – A Canadian priest who has worked closely with Pope Francis is among…