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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.
TRENDING NOW: Air flare
Now that's what you call light on your feet. This two-minute clip showcases a young…
Unattended cigarette may be cause of Montreal fatal fire that left mom, daughter dead
MONTREAL – An unattended cigarette may be behind a fire inside a west-end Montreal apartment…
Three dead, including toddler, after fire in Manitoba mobile home
PLUMAS, Man. – Two adults and a toddler are dead following a mobile home fire…
Teen stabbed at house party in Abbotsford
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. – Police are investigating a stabbing at a large house party in Abbotsford,…
Vancouver transit dispute ramps up as premier warns against lengthy disruption
VANCOUVER – Bus service reductions or cancellations hit 25 of Metro Vancouver's busiest bus routes…
Scientists breathe easier as marine heat wave off west coast weakens
VANCOUVER – Scientists say a marine heatwave that blanketed a large area of the west…
B.C. gives Vancouver $1 million for proposed Chinese-Canadian museum
VANCOUVER – The City of Vancouver is getting a $1 million boost from the B.C.…
United Airlines flight from Vancouver delayed due to possible bird strike
VANCOUVER – A Denver-bound flight from Vancouver International Airport was forced to abort Friday after…
Nova Scotia jury deliberates in case of constables charged in jail cell death
HALIFAX – A Nova Scotia jury resumed deliberations today in a case where two special…
Man struck store employee with hatchet during robbery attempt: Victoria police
VICTORIA – Police in Victoria say a man who allegedly attacked a store employee with…
Funds for West Kelowna cemetery theft victims sought
Months after 55 bronze markers were stolen from a West Kelowna cemetery, the City is…
Two dead in fatal blaze in Quebec town: provincial police
QUEBEC – Two people are dead after a fire swept through a home in Matane,…
‘Rainbow poppy’ little more than a social media myth
It's the classic tale of "don't believe everything you see on the internet." Memes are…
Gas prices in Kamloops, Okanagan below provincial average
While all Thompson-Okanagan drivers will be able to fuel up below the provincial average going…
How much Vernon crime is from its street population? The RCMP has a number
For the first time in the North Okanagan, the true involvement of the region’s homeless…
iN VIDEO: Is vinyl here to stay?
It’s a format that has gone in and out of style over its long history.…
UPDATE: No one injured in Vernon shooting, police confirm
Police have now confirmed no one was injured after someone shots several bullets at a…
Kelowna author’s memoir uncovers family secrets, Holocaust escape
When Naomi Lewis was a child, no one in her family talked about the fact…
TRENDING NOW: Who dropped their phone?
The excitement was palpable after the World Series, but this isn't a story about that.…
No winning ticket for Saturday night’s $11.5 million Lotto 649 jackpot
TORONTO – No winning ticket was sold for the $11.5 million jackpot in Saturday night's…
UK leader Boris Johnson sorry for missing Brexit deadline
LONDON – Britain's election campaign heated up Sunday with Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying he…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
Julien, a 13-year-old quiet and independent feline, is looking for a new home. "Julien enjoys…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
Russel is an adventurer looking for his new home. "This sweet and playful guy loves…
Two Toronto firefighters hurt, one critically, battling downtown blaze
TORONTO – A veteran fire captain was critically injured and a colleague broke a leg…