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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.
Death toll in West Texas shooting rampage rises to 7
MIDLAND, Texas – The death toll in a West Texas shooting rampage increased to seven…
TRENDING NOW: Hurricane Dorian timelapse
Devastation aside, there is a natural beauty to inclement weather. Through satellite technologies, a video…
Jailed tycoon among Tunisia’s 26 presidential candidates
TUNIS, Tunisia – A jailed media magnate is among the 26 candidates who are running…
Taliban launch ‘massive attack’ on Afghan city of Kunduz
KABUL – The Taliban launched a large-scale attack on Kunduz, one of Afghanistan's main cities,…
Okanagan Rail Trail work to begin after long weekend
VERNON – Upgrades to the Okanagan Rail Trail within the Okanagan has gotten the green…
Central Okanagan Search and Rescue looks to add new recruits
KELOWNA – Central Okanagan Search and Rescue is looking to fill out its roster. Training…
Kelowna welcomes first Carnaval del Sol
KELOWNA – Get ready for a splash of Latin flavour as Kelowna welcomes its first…
One in hospital after two separate motorcycle crashes near Armstrong
ARMSTRONG – A motorcyclist has been airlifted to the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops after…
Paragliding jump goes wrong off Squamish, B.C., seriously injuring man
SQUAMISH, B.C. – A paraglider who jumped from the 700-metre high Stawamus Chief in Squamish,…
Kootenay Lake ferry service cancelled for Labour Day weekend over labour dispute
BALFOUR, B.C. – The British Columbia government is warning travellers to make alternative arrangements if…
Hong Kong protesters set fires in 13th weekend of protests
HONG KONG – Protesters in Hong Kong threw gasoline bombs at government headquarters and set…
Wildfire east of Vernon being held
VERNON – No new growth is anticipated as the Gallon Creek wildfire that sparked east…
Family calls for change at funeral for B.C. teen who died of apparent overdose
LANGLEY, B.C. – The family of a 14-year-old British Columbia boy whose apparent overdose death…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Okanagan-Shuswap
VERNON – It looks like Mother Nature doesn't plan on taking a long weekend. Environment…
Pot shop seeks second chance to open doors in Vernon
VERNON – A series of rule changes with unfortunate timing has prompted a request for…
Vehicle fire slows traffic on Silver Star Road
VERNON – Traffic was backed up at the scene of a vehicle fire on Silver…
Small wildfire sparks near Silver Star
VERNON – B.C. Wildfire Service crews are on the ground in the Silver Star area…
City to urge community engagement on Vernon overdose prevention site
VERNON – City council is looking to ensure that the community’s interests are met before…
Vernon city council to consider seasonal bike patrol
VERNON – A once-defeated Activate Safety Task Force recommendation has a second chance before Vernon…
Vernon man in custody after suspected stolen property seized
VERNON – Vernon RCMP are trying to reunite some stolen property with the original owners.…
Interior Provincial Exhibition: 120 years of community
ARMSTRONG – Few events can say they’ve lasted more than a century. Fewer still can…
More paramedics, ambulances needed in Thompson-Okanagan
Despite the recent addition of 46 full-time equivalent paramedics, more work still needs to be…
Lumby man wins big for birthday
LUMBY – It's a birthday Lumby's Tyler Prosser won't soon forget. When Prosser checked his…
Body found in submerged car near Revelstoke
REVELSTOKE – An investigation has been launched after Revelstoke RCMP uncovered a body in a…