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.
Former Quebec premier Pauline Marois worried about future of French language
MONTREAL – Quebec's first female premier has found a new role since leaving office: that…
Inter’s 2-1 win at Cagliari marred by racist abuse
MILAN – Inter Milan's 2-1 win at Cagliari was marred by another racist incident at…
Overdoses continue to take a toll, killing 119 Quebecers in three months
MONTREAL – Community groups are meeting in downtown Montreal today to raise awareness of the…
Air Canada flight to Vancouver from Shanghai diverted after cracked window pane
VANCOUVER – Air Canada says a flight from Shanghai to Vancouver was diverted to Tokyo's…
Goat tracking curbs human-wildlife conflict in the Similkameen
Keremeos – The government is tracking goats in the Similkameen, and that isn't a euphemism.…
Kootenay Lake ferry workers launch three-day strike amid contract negotiations
BALFOUR, B.C. – Ferry workers in the Kootenays region of British Columbia have begun a…
Looking for a forever home: Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – Chloe is a sweet senior who came to the Vernon SPCA branch as…
TRENDING NOW: Drum roll, please
Ah, the drum roll. It's the proverbial appetizer that signals something exciting to come, the…
Lightning sparks multiple minor fires in Thompson-Okanagan
VERNON – Despite the ignition of three small fires, Saturday’s thunderstorm saw little action compared…
Kelowna man dead after cliff jump at Skaha Lake
SKAHA LAKE – An 18-year-old Kelowna man is dead after jumping off a cliff in…
Trudeau and Vancouver’s mayor talk housing, transit and opioid crisis
VANCOUVER – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau touted his government's record on some of the most…
Former leader of polygamous sect gets jail time in child bride case
CRANBROOK, B.C. – A former leader of a polygamous sect in British Columbia has been…
Unexplained difference of 13 cents in Vancouver and Seattle gas prices: inquiry
VANCOUVER – An inquiry into British Columbia's high gas prices says there's an unexplained difference…
Death toll in West Texas shooting rampage rises to 7
MIDLAND, Texas – The death toll in a West Texas shooting rampage increased to seven…
Okanagan Rail Trail work to begin after long weekend
VERNON – Upgrades to the Okanagan Rail Trail within the Okanagan has gotten the green…