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.
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.…
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…
Suicide bomber dies in Philippines; no other casualties
MANILA, Philippines – A militant wearing a traditional black Muslim woman's gown was killed in…
Lightning sparks six wildfires in Thompson-Okanagan
VERNON – An active thunderstorm ignited six new fires in the Kamloops Fire Centre overnight,…
Fire causes ‘extensive damage’ to Lumby home
LUMBY – No one was injured in a late-night house fire in Lumby. Lumby and…
TRENDING NOW: Don’t forget your permits
We've all seen the police watching for speeding vehicles on the side of the highway,…
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…
Boy, 13, aids Revelstoke police in solving 27-year-old cold case
REVELSTOKE – It was a series of cascading coincidences, the result of which could never…
Pentastic Hot Jazz and Music Festival draws crowd
PENTICTON – A three-day celebration of all things jazz is drawing a crowd in Penticton…
US mass shooters exploited gaps, errors in background checks
The vast majority of U.S. mass shooters have acquired their firearms legally with nothing in…
B.C. taxi industry challenges ‘destructive competition’ from ride-hailing apps
VANCOUVER – A coalition of nine taxi companies has asked British Columbia Supreme Court to…
Andreescu becomes first Canadian to win Grand Slam with U.S. Open win
NEW YORK – Bianca Andreescu became the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam singles…
Three trucks of garbage, about 100 used needles, collected through Rutland cleanup
KELOWNA – Negativity often breeds more negativity. But, when Gemma Wallis noticed an uptick in…