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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.
Canada among three G20 countries least likely to hit emissions targets
OTTAWA – A report card on global climate action says Canada's plan to meet its…
UPDATE: It’s going to snow tonight: Environment Canada
It looks like Old Man Winter might be on our doorstep at last. According to…
Okanagan, Kamloops, mark Remembrance Day
Every year, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, Canadians…
BREAKING: Sportsnet cuts ties with Don Cherry in aftermath of poppy controversy
TORONTO – Sportsnet has cut ties with "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcaster Don Cherry. Sportsnet…
With silence and salutes, Canadians mark Remembrance Day
OTTAWA – Eleven tolls from the Peace Tower filled the air around Parliament Hill on…
Remembrance Day and Don Cherry’s poppy rant; In-The-News for Nov. 11
In-The-News is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to kickstart your day.…
Freezing rain, ice pellets to fall on Coquihalla, Okanagan Connector
Mother Nature has an icy surprise in store for the Coquihalla and Okanagan Connector highways…
Canadians mark Remembrance Day this morning
OTTAWA – Canadians will gather at cenotaphs and monuments across the country this morning to…
B.C. rental crisis goes far beyond impact of short-term rentals, say experts
VICTORIA – British Columbia's rental housing crisis goes far beyond factoring the impact of short-term…
Harvest a struggle in Alberta, Saskatchewan, but a miracle in Manitoba
Winter's icy fingers have touched most of the Prairies since late September, causing havoc and…
TRENDING NOW: Hot drinks
Words can't describe how amazing this old-school training video is. It's only a shame that…
Under pressure, Bolivian president calls for new election
LA PAZ, Bolivia – Buckling under mounting pressure, Bolivian President Evo Morales called for a…
Jury enters third day of deliberations in Halifax jail cell death case
HALIFAX – A Nova Scotia jury has entered a third day of deliberations in the…
Gold, costume jewelry stolen from Winfield home
Homeowners have yet to be reunited with their missing jewelry from a September break and…
‘Exotic entertainment’ returns to Kamloops nightclub, again
After a brief hiatus, Kamloops' only strip club has returned. The Duchess on Tranquille announced…
Search for driver in 2003 fatal hit and run in West Kelowna continues
It has been 16 years since a West Kelowna hit and run claimed the life…
As brazen organized crime shootings hit Montreal, police mum on extent of problem
MONTREAL – A panicking woman spins in circles and screams for her children. Well-dressed party-goers…
Two dead in fatal blaze were in their 20s: Quebec provincial police
QUEBEC – Two people are dead after a fire swept through a home in Matane,…
Remembering the sacrifices of Canada’s military families
OTTAWA – Not only did Reine Samson Dawe's husband serve his entire career in the…
Kenney announces ‘Fair Deal Panel’ to advance Alberta’s interests, like pipelines
RED DEER, Alta. – Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the creation of a panel that…
Online backlash against Don Cherry for comments on immigrants and Remembrance Day
TORONTO – Hockey commentator Don Cherry is in the limelight yet again, this time for…
Family, cats, OK after Kelowna garage fire
No one was injured in a Saturday night fire attached garage fire. John Kelly, Kelowna…
String of earthquakes ranging from 4.5 to 4.7 magnitude strike Haida Gwaii
QUEEN CHARLOTTE, B.C. – A trio of light earthquakes rattled the west coast of Haida…
iN VIDEO: Friends, family, welcome home Canadian athletic icon Shanda Hill
Shanda Hill made her way through the large crowd, hugging everyone as they welcomed her…