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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.
Hall-of-famer Maestro Fresh Wes to rock Vernon
Hip hop hall-of-famer Wes Williams, better known as Maestro Fresh Wes, is making his return…
UPDATE: Statue presumed stolen from Armstrong cemetery to be returned
A North Okanagan teen eagerly awaiting the return of a missing angel will have it…
Two-month water advisory for all Greater Vernon Water customers: regional district
It’s going to be two months of a precautionary water quality notice as Greater Vernon…
Thief nabs water heater from brand new Lake Country home
A new unoccupied home was flooded and filled with gas after a break-in and theft…
B.C. teacher gets one-week suspension for ‘belittling’, physically moving students
A B.C. teacher under scrutiny for inappropriate physical contact and "belittling" students has been suspended…
Cities in Thompson-Okanagan becoming safer: Macleans crime data
The Thompson-Okanagan is slowly becoming a safer place to call home. At least, that’s what…
Freeland’s imprint of foreign affairs remains even if she’s shuffled: analysts
OTTAWA – Whether or not Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffles her to a new cabinet…
TRENDING NOW: Documentary captures massive glacier calving
"It's as if the entire lower tip of Manhattan broke off." That's the scale behind…
‘Welcome home:’ More than 2,000-year-old bison skull returned to Blackfoot
SIKSIKA, Alta. – A more than 2,000-year-old bison skull unearthed during utility work in downtown…
Inquiry begins Monday into deaths of former soldier and his Nova Scotia family
HALIFAX – It was almost three years ago that Lionel Desmond — a deeply disturbed…
Tentative agreement will see schools reopen Monday in Victoria-area district
VICTORIA – Schools will reopen Monday in the Victoria area after a tentative agreement was…
$340K raised at Vernon’s Kal Rotary Dream Auction
The 35th annual Kalamalka Rotary Dream Auction was a record-setter with almost $340,000 raised Saturday.…
Canada denies numerous visas for AI conference attendees for second year
Canada has for a second year denied visas to numerous researchers hoping to attend an…
Rowing Canada, UVic investigate celebrated coach for harassment, abuse
VANCOUVER – Lily Copeland felt she had found her purpose in life when she joined…
Capt. Dick Stevenson, legendary Sourtoe Cocktail founder, dies in Whitehorse
DAWSON CITY, Yukon – The founder of the legendary Sourtoe Cocktail in Dawson City, Yukon,…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
Mirielle is looking for a new home. "She's a sweet and friendly cat who enjoys…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
Zeke is a one-year-old dog looking for a new home. "This sweet boy is quite…
MacLean says “Coach’s Corner is no more” following Cherry’s dismissal from HNIC
TORONTO – Ron MacLean addressed Don Cherry's dismissal with a lengthy monologue during the first…
Closing arguments begin in B.C. case launched in 2009 over private health care
VANCOUVER – A framed iconic photo in Dr. Brian Day's office shows Muhammad Ali raising…
CN conductors’ union gives 72-hour strike notice as talks continue
TORONTO – Canadian National Railways conductors, trainpersons and yardpersons have given strike notice ahead of…
TRENDING NOW: Crowd goes silent for graduate with autism
"An amazing thing took place at Carmel High School’s graduation. One of our students Jack…
Venezuela’s decline poses challenges for Liberal minority government
OTTAWA – The ripples from Venezuela's collapse are shifting Canada's Western Hemisphere neighbourhood, creating major…
Abortions rights advocates urge Liberals to turn politics into policy
OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau campaigned for re-election on a promise to support abortion…
UPDATE: Snowfall warning ended for Rogers Pass, Paulson Summit
Environment Canada has ended the snowfall warning for the Trans-Canada Highway. A snowfall warning issued…