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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.
RCMP reveal run-in between driver and men matching descriptions of BC murder suspects
SURREY, B.C. – While an RCMP report into the murders of three people in northern…
Increase in calls to CMHA crisis line
VERNON – It was a busy year for the Canadian Mental Health Association in Vernon.…
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg greeted as star at Montreal march
Montreal was hit by Greta-mania Friday as teen Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg took the…
Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier speaks at UN sustainability forum
NEW YORK – Indigenous water activist Autumn Peltier addressed hundreds of international guests at UN…
Severe pulmonary illness in Quebec first confirmed case in Canada tied to vaping
MONTREAL – Health Canada says a severe pulmonary illness recently diagnosed in Quebec is the…
UPDATE: Okanagan snowy highway alerts continue
VERNON – If you awoke to find your furnace had shifted into gear overnight, you're…
B.C. reveals who will participate in its upcoming money laundering inquiry
VICTORIA – British Columbia's public inquiry into money laundering has approved the applications of 16…
Suspects confessed to B.C. murders in videos but showed no remorse: RCMP
SURREY, B.C. – Two suspects confessed to the murders of three people in northern British…
Fatal July plane crash near Jasper, Alta., happened after Cessna stalled: TSB
JASPER, Alta. – An investigation has determined a fatal plane crash in Jasper National Park…
RCMP search for missing Kamloops man
Kamloops – Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing Kamloops man last…
Coquihalla reopens after early morning crash stops traffic
An early-morning collision forced the closure of the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merrit Saturday,…
Sockeye salmon run in Shuswap shaping up to be lower than expected
SHUSWAP – It's shaping up to be a bad year for the Shuswap sockeye salmon.…
South Okanagan-West Kootenay Election 2019: How does your candidate view a woman’s right to choose
PENTICTON – In case you missed it, abortion has re-emerged as a topic of conversation.…
Enforcement unit looks to enhance policing in downtown Vernon
VERNON – A two-constable unit is gaining attention in downtown Vernon. The Vernon North Okanagan…
‘Deficit of trust’: At UN, leaders of a warming world gather
The planet is getting hotter, and tackling that climate peril will grab the spotlight as…
B.C. conservation officer who saved bear cubs looks to ‘hold govt. accountable’ in new non-profit role
Despite the potential repercussions, when former B.C. Conservation Officer Bryce Casavant was ordered to euthanize…
TRENDING NOW: Don’t forget to fuel up
We've all done it before: you're driving through the city and your mind is zeroed…
25 years later, a new generation gets immersed in ‘Friends’
LOS ANGELES – "Friends" is getting old. Its fans have never been younger. As the…
Liberals pitch middle-class savings as second full week of campaign beckons
OTTAWA – The Liberals tried to turn the page on Justin Trudeau's blackface controversy —…
Missing hiker found safe after spending night on North Vancouver mountain
VANCOUVER – Rescue crews have found a missing female hiker safe after she was stranded…
Diwali returns to Vernon for year two
VERNON – After a successful first year, organizers are back with the much-anticipated Diwali in…
Health concern closes Sicamous elementary school
SICAMOUS – Parkview Elementary School is closed until further notice due to an unknown “musty…
Fall is almost here: Two Okanagan cities named seasonal destinations
VERNON – Nearly one month after pumpkin spice everything hit coffee shop menus and filled…
‘You nasty thing’: Video of WWE star getting speeding ticket in Canada goes viral
EDMONTON – "Canada is terrible." That's the sentiment of American WWE star Lacey Evans who,…