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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.
Texas teen shot his sister, killed her boyfriend
KATY, Texas – Authorities say a 14-year-old boy shot and wounded his older sister and…
B.C. nears the end of the AIDS epidemic
On the occasion of World AIDS Day on Dec. 1, 2019, British Columbia marks record-low…
UPDATE: Crash reduced Hwy 97A south of Enderby to single-lane
DriveBC is reporting a vehicle incident at Eagle Rock Road, about 15 kilometres south of…
It looks like the snow in Kamloops and the Okanagan is here to stay
Old man winter is back, and this time it might be for good. According to…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
Ginger, a shy but sweet girl that came to the Penticton SPCA as a stray…
Arctic U: Yukon passes bill to create first university in Canada’s North
WHITEHORSE – Canada will finally have its first Arctic university. This past week, the Yukon…
N.L. farmers feel powerless against hungry moose destroying their crops
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – Hungry moose have been taking a bite out of the profits…
Ford, Moe and Higgs to announce deal on development of small nuclear reactors
TORONTO – Three of Canada's premiers will announce Sunday a plan to fight climate change…
B.C. forest industry facing uncertain future as mills close across province
VICTORIA – It seems barely a day goes by without an announcement about layoffs, temporary…
Peter Harder to step down as government’s representative in the Senate
OTTAWA – The man representing the Liberal government in the Senate is stepping down at…
Tory deputy leader apologizes for comparing Pride, St. Patrick’s Day parades
Andrew Scheer's second-in-command has apologized after comparing the Conservative leader's decision not to march in…
Ottawa cites salmon species extinction risk in call for input on slide response
Ottawa is seeking help to avoid what it says could be the extinction of some…
Former cop says more than apology to black community needed from police
OTTAWA – A veteran black police officer — who has written about racism within policing…
TRENDING NOW: Heartwarming Polish ad shows dedication
It may be used to sell a website, but this Polish ad brings tears to…
No winning ticket for Friday night’s $11 million Lotto Max jackpot
TORONTO – No winning ticket was sold for the $11 million jackpot in Friday night's…
Stolen fire truck sparks police pursuit in Winnipeg, suspect arrested
WINNIPEG – Police zapped a man with a stun gun and took him into custody…
Agreement reached between Central Okanagan schools, CUPE
After much negotiation, Central Okanagan Public Schools has signed a three-year agreement with the Canadian…
Police investigating collision in Vancouver that killed one person
Vancouver police are investigating after a vehicle "went airborne" before hitting another vehicle in a…
Three of five cats found living in back of South Okanagan truck dead: SPCA
The South Okanagan-Similkameen SPCA is reminding pet owners not to leave their animals outside after…
Woman guilty of manslaughter in death of toddler found outside Edmonton church
EDMONTON – A woman accused in the death of a toddler found outside an Edmonton…
Kamloops remains identified as 66-year-old of no fixed address
The human remains found near a dumpster have been identified and belong to a man…
Scheer cautions against internal fighting in speech in Conservative heartland
CALGARY – Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has dismissed those calling for him to step down…
B.C. tour company ordered to pay $35K for using bait to attract bears
CLEARWATER, B.C. – The British Columbia Conservation Officer Service says a guiding company in the…
Activist says RCMP profile about her is ‘kind of creepy and unsettling’
OTTAWA – An activist concerned about mining-industry abuses found it "kind of creepy and unsettling"…