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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.
‘Not what it used to be:’ Warm Arctic autumn creates ice hazards for Inuit
For Keith Morrison, the consequences of this fall's extraordinarily warm weather across the North all…
Conservative Leader Scheer dismisses two top staff in wake of election loss
Federal Conservative party Leader Andrew Scheer dismissed two of his top aides on Saturday as…
Dozens of cases of abuse by Catholic priests in Vancouver Archdiocese: report
VANCOUVER – A file review of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy within the Archdiocese of…
Metis Nation looks to join forces with other minorities on human rights issues
OTTAWA – As the temperature rises in debates about separatist sentiment in the West and…
TRENDING NOW: Kid vs. garbage can
This young man had some unfortunate luck taking out the trash. He does show great…
SkyTrain union, company return to bargaining table while bus drivers set to strike
VANCOUVER – The union representing 900 SkyTrain workers and their employer are returning to the…
St. John’s the latest city to offer sensory-friendly space at Christmas parade
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. – The holiday season brings flashing lights and blasting Christmas carols to…
Jagmeet Singh announces appointments of House leader and party whip
VICTORIA – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has tapped two MPs from British Columbia to lead…
Military member accused of running illegal marijuana-oil lab in B.C.
OTTAWA – A Canadian Armed Forces member in British Columbia has been charged with allegedly…
British Columbians unprepared for increasingly severe weather: BC Hydro
VICTORIA – BC Hydro says its customers are largely unprepared for power outages despite increasingly…
Crash slows Trans-Canada near Chase
A collision forced the temporary closure of Highway 1 west of Chase. According to DriveBC,…
Two bodies found at home in Surrey, B.C., one is homicide victim: Investigators
SURREY, B.C. – Homicide detectives say they're investigating after two people were found dead inside…
Ford stresses national unity, calls for calm after meeting Trudeau
OTTAWA – Ontario Premier Doug Ford is trying to play the part of Canada's peacemaker,…
UPDATE: Protest against Kelowna’s high number of unfounded sex assault files
A protest against Kelowna's high rates of unfounded sexual assault cases is underway. Calling it…
Barriere Mounties looking for suspect in attempted child abduction
BARRIERE, B.C. – RCMP in Barriere, B.C. say they are looking for a suspect in…
UPDATE: Flurries, freezing rain warning in Okanagan, Kamloops ends
A special weather statement warning of flurries and freezing rain has ended. According to Environment…
Vernon house fire contained to one room
Vernon Fire Rescue was called to a home on Vernon's 38th Avenue Friday after the…
Advent calendars have exploded with gift-worthy options
NEW YORK – The Advent, to some Christians, is the four Sundays before Christmas. More…
Celebrities are deep into liquor, wine with their own brands
NEW YORK – From Kate Hudson’s new vodka to Dylan Sprouse’s Brooklyn-made mead, celebrities with…
Grey Cup at a glance: Breaking down the Ticats-Blue Bombers showdown
CALGARY – A look at the 107th Grey Cup game between the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and…
Statcan details wait times for social housing, perceptions on housing overall
OTTAWA – There is someone waiting on a list for affordable housing in more than…
Canada Jetlines sues WestJet co-founder Neeleman over damaging interference
Canada Jetlines Ltd. says it is suing WestJet Airlines co-founder David Neeleman in the United…
UK’s disgraced Prince Andrew faces uncertain role in future
LONDON – Prince Andrew is scaling back travel and facing an uncertain future as he…
Vernon SPCA seeks funding, home for senior dog
When Teki arrived at the Vernon SPCA, she needed surgery to remove two painful lumps…