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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.
Driver flees after car crashes with train in Shuswap
CANOE – Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that collided with a…
Man arrested after woman found dead in Surrey home, RCMP say
SURREY, B.C. – Surrey RCMP say a man has been arrested after a woman was…
Hello Lucy! A reporter shares the emotional story of bonding with her guide dog
TORONTO – For most people, a blind date is not a life or death matter.…
Inuit combine nine different scripts for writing Inuktitut into one
Inuit are hoping to use the alphabet to help keep their far-flung people together. Canada's…
Crown begins questioning of Quebec man charged in murders of ex-wife, stranger
ST-JEROME, Que. – A Quebec man charged with the first-degree murders of two people, including…
TRENDING NOW: Master the unique art of cat painting
Now that's some impressive brushwork. YouTuber Hosico Cat has seen more than 4.7 million views…
Filmmaker Michael Moore says it was ‘crushing’ to see Trudeau blackface photos
VANCOUVER – Michael Moore has been a fan of Canada ever since he mailed a…
Army veteran deported after drug conviction now a US citizen
CHICAGO – An Army veteran deported to Mexico after serving time in prison for a…
Dog walkers testify about hearing car ‘vroom,’ watching officer fly through air
EDMONTON – A woman and her boyfriend who were walking their dogs near an Edmonton…
Scheer stuck on dual citizenship while promoting tough-on-crime agenda
OTTAWA – Andrew Scheer was out promoting his plan to tackle gang-related violence Friday but…
Singh visits poisoned Grassy Narrows First Nation
OTTAWA – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is visiting Grassy Narrows First Nation in northern Ontario…
Calgary Zoo says baby giraffe born this week died overnight
CALGARY – The Calgary Zoo says a giraffe that was born there earlier this week…
Inspections to close Kamloops’ Red Bridge at night
KAMLOOPS – Expect nightly closures on Red Bridge as a comprehensive inspection of the structure…
B.C. cabinet minister Jinny Sims steps aside amid RCMP investigation
VICTORIA – A British Columbia cabinet minister stepped aside Friday after Premier John Horgan said…
UPDATE: Highway 5 north of Kamloops reopens
KAMLOOPS – A vehicle incident that closed lanes on Highway 5 on the outskirts of…
Quebec parents seek class action against makers of ‘addictive’ Fortnite game
MONTREAL – Two Quebec parents are seeking the right to launch a class-action lawsuit against…
Mounties in Surrey, B.C., cleared of wrongdoing in fatal pedestrian accident
SURREY, B.C. – British Columbia's police watchdog has concluded police officers in Surrey, B.C., did…
Cyclists, bear OK after bruin chases them on North Vancouver trail
VANCOUVER – Mountain bikers are being advised to steer clear of several popular trails on…
Okanagan, Kamloops teachers receive Premier’s education excellence awards
VERNON – Okanagan and Kamloops area teachers showed their dedication to education and took home…
Apparent suspicious death in B.C. now thought to be linked to animal: RCMP
100 MILE HOUSE, B.C. – RCMP say an animal may be linked to the death…
Feds fight ruling on compensation for failures in First Nations child services
OTTAWA – First Nations chiefs are expressing outrage and disappointment at the federal government's decision…
North Okanagan-Shuswap PPC candidate in hot water over climate change comments
VERNON – Climate change is happening, but it’s not a crisis. That’s the stance of…
Drunk driver crashes into cop car after fleeing from police in Vernon
VERNON – A 34-year-old woman is facing impaired driving charges after she attempted to flee…
B.C. teacher charged for sexual relationship with student banned from teaching
More than three years after a B.C. teacher entered a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old…