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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.
Three dogs found shot and dumped in ditch near Prince George
The BC SPCA is looking for answers after three apparently healthy dogs were found dead…
Natural gas rates unchanged until end of year: FortisBC
Natural gas and propane customers in B.C. are in luck as rates will remain unchanged.…
Worst of 2019 B.C. fire season may be over
VERNON – As the warm weather gives way to cooler fall temperatures, many of the…
Still no answers in 1989 disappearance of B.C. family
PRINCE GEORGE – It was more than 30 years ago when Ronald “Ronnie” Jack called…
Artist’s mural a poetic illustration of life on Vernon’s streets
VERNON – A group of street-entrenched people seek respite from the rain under a tall…
UBC Okanagan student wins gold at Parapan in Peru
UBCO's Rob Shaw served up victory for Canada at the recent Parapan American Games in…
WWII ‘Screaming Eagle’ veteran Henry Ochsner dies at 96
CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. – World War II veteran Henry Ochsner, who landed on the beach…
TRENDING NOW: Don’t forget your permits
We've all seen the police watching for speeding vehicles on the side of the highway,…
Authorities find body of pilot, missing plane, in woods east of Montreal
MONTREAL – Quebec provincial police say the body of a young pilot whose Cessna 172…
Canadian officials monitor reports of vaping-linked illnesses in the U.S.
TORONTO – Health authorities in Canada are closely monitoring increasing reports in the United States…
Dorian lashes east Canada at hurricane force most of Sunday
TORONTO – The storm that already walloped the Virgin Islands, Bahamas and North Carolina lashed…
Boy caught on camera replacing Vernon neighbour’s stolen flowers
VERNON – When Laine Mariah awoke to see that the potted plants on her doorstep…
Rally planned during Sagmoen trial in Vernon
VERNON – As with all of Curtis Wayne Sagmoen’s past appearances in Vernon Law Courts,…
‘It: Chapter Two’ scares up $91 million with debut
LOS ANGELES – A robust audience turned out to catch "It: Chapter Two" in movie…
B.C. murder mystery series hits Netflix
MAPLE RIDGE – John Wittmayer walks around his busy 25,000 square-foot film studio in Maple…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – One of the Vernon SPCA's shy felines is looking for a home. Joan…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – The South Okanagan/Similkameen SPCA is looking for a home for its longest resident.…
Suicide bomber dies in Philippines; no other casualties
MANILA, Philippines – A militant wearing a traditional black Muslim woman's gown was killed in…
Fire causes ‘extensive damage’ to Lumby home
LUMBY – No one was injured in a late-night house fire in Lumby. Lumby and…
Lightning sparks six wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
VERNON – An active thunderstorm ignited six new fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre overnight,…
Power utilities, troops begin massive post-Dorian cleanup in Maritimes
HALIFAX – A storm with hurricane-force winds that hit the Maritimes left more than 400,000…
Health Canada eyes private-sector cash to fund opioids solution
OTTAWA – Health Canada is hoping to use private-sector dollars to fight opioid addiction because…
Man in custody following threats with weapon in Kamloops
A man who does not appear to be from the area is behind bars in…
TRENDING NOW: DIY bear-proofing
When living in rural properties, one becomes accustomed to bear-proofing their property. Whether it's by…