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Adam Proskiw

Adam Proskiw

Adam has lived in B.C. most of his life. He was born in the Caribou, grew up in the Okanagan, went to university on Vancouver Island and worked as a news photographer in Vancouver. His favourite stories incorporate meaningful photography and feature interesting, passionate locals. He studied writing at UVic and photojournalism in California. He loves talking tractors, dogs and cameras and is always looking for a good story. Adam Proskiw's Stories

Community Hall won’t be torn down after all

WEST KELOWNA - The Westbank Lions’ Hall that was thought destroyed by a suspicious fire two months ago may not be torn down after all. According to Westbank Lions club president Wayne Atkinson, the heritage building, which was built in the 1930’s, will be completely repaired and continue to serve residents of West Kelowna for...

Volunteers needed to deliver hot food and peace of mind

KELOWNA - Interior Health’s Volunteer Services is looking for drivers to help with the May Bennett Meal Program, a meal delivery service that delivers hot meals to approximately 350 seniors throughout the Kelowna and West Kelowna area. “What we’re looking for is an extra three or four drivers that would either take a day on...

Acquitted of burning home despite confession

ARSONIST FOUND GUILTY OF 2 OF 3 CHARGES KELOWNA - The man accused of starting a house fire during a drug-induced crime spree in a Rutland neighbourhood Feb. 2, 2012 was acquitted of arson of an inhabited property but found guilty on two other counts of arson damaging property and breaking and entering. Judge Jane...

UPDATE: Elderly Kelowna woman found

KELOWNA - An elderly woman from Kelowna missing since Monday has been found. Valerie Hunter was last seen leaving her home on the 200 block of McCurdy Rd. shortly after 5 p.m. on Nov. 11 and was reported missing when she did not show up at her destination. She suffers from a medical condition that...

Rise of e-books close West Kelowna book store

KELOWNA - It’s the start of a new chapter for Mad Hatter Book Store owner Doug Campbell. After 30 years at the same West Kelowna location, Doug says that the time has come to start thinking about retirement. The store, which opened in the summer of 1983, is packed to the ceiling with books of...

Zombie apocalypse run dead… for now

KELOWNA - Who would have thought the first ever Zombie 5k Run in Kelowna would be cancelled because it lacks a pulse. The 5k obstacle course, where volunteers dress as zombies and chase after the athletes, was scheduled to take place at the Mission Park Greenway on Nov. 30, but there weren't enough participants. The brains...

Remembrance Day weekend events

KELOWNA – The Remembrance Day weekend weather forecast for Kelowna may be unpredictable, but there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities around the Central Okanagan to keep you entertained  On Saturday, the Kelowna Museum will feature Voices of the Town: Vaudeville in Canada, from 1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Voices of the Town recreates...

Park closed by cougar sightings reopens to public

KELOWNA - Portions of Scenic Canyon Regional Park that have been closed since late September because of repeated cougar sightings have reopened to the public, according to Regional District Communications Officer Bruce Smith. The area of the park between KLO Creek and Mission Creek, the Field Road and McCulloch Road parking areas as well as...

Pin pad scammer sentenced

KELOWNA - A man from Enderby was sentenced to two months of time served in Kelowna Provincial Court for identity theft, unauthorized use of credit card data and personation with intent to gain advantage. James Alexander Graham, 23, pled guilty Thursday morning to soliciting donations for the Ronald McDonald House with a portable pin pad...

Child molester gets two years

KELOWNA - A 65-year-old Kelowna man was sentenced to two years in jail Wednesday afternoon for sexually assaulting three minors, including two members of his own family. The man, who cannot be named due to a publication ban, was arrested in 2010 and later pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual assault on his niece,...

Okanagan’s oldest rock show starting to attract tourists

BOULDERFIELDS GETTING VIDEO ATTENTION KELOWNA – The Okanagan is already known for vineyards, beaches and peaches, but it could soon have a more solid tourist attraction—rocks. Or boulders to be more specific. South of Kelowna, in Okanagan Mountain Provincial Park, a relatively unknown area at the base of a plateau is littered with thousands of...

Cycle Logic owner arrested again

KELOWNA - The man arrested Aug. 2, 2012 for allegedly running an elaborate vehicle ‘chop shop’ with ties to organized crime was arrested again Nov. 2 following a raid at a Peachland residence. John Newcome, 44, was found on the 4200 block of Beach Ave. in possession of a number of vehicles reported stolen, including...

Council to address lack of sprinklers on balconies

KELOWNA - The recent spate of balcony fires in Kelowna over the summer has raised some concerns at city council over the lack of B.C. Building Code requirements for fire protection systems on balconies and decks. Current regulations only require sprinklers on patios of buildings that are four storeys or taller, however regulation NFPR 13R...

Fireworks hedge fire leads RCMP to weed

WEST KELOWNA - A Halloween night fireworks accident in West Kelowna led RCMP to a bunch of marijuana shortly after 7 p.m. Approximately four kilograms of dried marijuana bud and 70 kilograms of fresh trimmings were located behind the hedge of a Glenford Road residence after the homeowner accidentally shot a firework into his hedge. The...

Video of magician getting hit in crotch draws interest from MTV

"IT WAS A GOOD SHOT AND IT DROPPED ME TO MY KNEES" KELOWNA - A Youtube video of a Kelowna magician getting hit in the crotch by a child may be getting international exposure on the MTV show Ridiculousness. Leif David has been performing magic since he was eight years old, but says he has...

Better have winter tires if you’re driving to Vancouver this weekend

SNOW ON ITS WAY TO MOUNTAIN PASSES KELOWNA - A special weather statement has been issued by Environment Canada that warns snow will be falling at higher elevations on the Trans Canada Highway, Coquihalla Highway, Okanagan Connector and large portions of Highway 3. The meteorologists are predicting significant snowfall throughout the weekend and are warning...

Okanagan rats ‘a part of life’

KELOWNA - What started out as rumour is now being supported by some facts, but the Regional District believes that the recent focus on rats in the Okanagan is neither unusual nor cause for alarm. “From our perspective, these instances are very isolated and there is nothing that the District is considering at this time,”...

Boat in for repairs catches fire

KELOWNA - Quick thinking and a couple extinguishers saved the day when a boat caught fire at Dockside Marine Wednesday. The 18-foot Campion was brought in for repairs and was being worked on by a mechanic when a fire broke out in the engine compartment and spread to the rest of the boat. “It spread...

West Kelowna crash causes minor injuries

WEST KELOWNA - The drivers of both cars involved in a two-vehicle accident on Daimler Drive and East Boundary Road in West Kelowna were taken to hospital with minor injuries Monday afternoon. According to police, a 21-year-old West Kelowna woman was proceeding southbound on East Boundary Road shortly after 12:30 p.m. when her Ford Fiesta...

Art and controversy coming to UBCO

KELOWNA - A new exhibit designed to provoke thoughtful discussion on controversial art is coming to UBCO on Monday. Art and Controversy is both the title and theme for a day of free exhibits, dialogue and a panel discussion at UBC’s Okanagan campus Nov. 4. “The works in this show will be all the ones that...

Be ready for anything this Halloween

KELOWNA - With a 40 per cent chance of rain Thursday night, trick-or-treaters in Kelowna might want to incorporate a waterproof layer into their costumes this year. “There are a few tricks that people can use if it rains,” says Deb Lawless, manager for Halloween Alley in Kelowna.  “My best tip is to bring an...

This may be the best Kelowna showcase ever

RYAN DONN'S STUNNING NEW VIDEO IS ALL ABOUT THE OKANAGAN KELOWNA - Local musician Ryan Donn is returning to the spotlight with a new song about living in the Okanagan and music video feature stunning time-lapse footage from around the valley. “The song is about how much I love living here so I always knew...

Scary surprises at East Kelowna Hall

KELOWNA - If you like scary surprises and frightening fun, the East Kelowna Community Hall is back hosting the second annual Grumpy Witch Haunted House. “It’s fun to scare people and it’s fun to be scared,” event coordinator Lisa Mirabent said. Mirabent and dozens of volunteers spent the last week setting up rooms with names...

Relay raises $15,000 for women in Africa

KELOWNA - A 100 km relay run from Flaman Fitness in West Kelowna to Enderby raised more than $15,000 to help poor women in Ethiopia start their own businesses. The Great Big Run for Africa has raised a total of over $150,000 since it began in 2005, with 100 percent going towards micro-finance loans for...