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
Another local fighter signed by UFC
KELOWNA – We’ve already got the most popular female MMA fighter in Canada calling Kelowna home and superstar welterweight Rory MacDonald is also from Kelowna, now add another local name to the list of UFC fighters representing the Okanagan Valley. Matt Dwyer, 24, has lived in Kelowna since he was two-years-old. A few weeks ago...
City gives green thumbs up to Benvoulin farmers market
KELOWNA – Kelowna is one step closer to having a new farmers and crafters market, but not downtown or on Springfield Road. City councillors voted unanimously Monday to waive several conditions it set out on July 2012, including requiring a 25-year lease and a development plan for a company that seeks to use two properties...
Arrests made in three year old drive-by murder case
KELOWNA – A pair of arrests have been made in a drive-by shooting that left a Shuswap man dead in 2011. Jeremy Wayne Davis, 24, of Williams Lake and Jordan Larry Barnes, 27, of Mission, have both been charged with second degree murder for the killing of Nicholas Larsen, 24, who was shot while driving...
Website reveals secrets of Okanagan residents
OKANAGAN – A Penticton woman has started a web page that makes public many Okanagan residents' deepest, darkest secrets. Okanagan Confessions attracted more than 3,000 members in its first two weeks and warning—this site is not safe for work. The page's lone administrator, known as Admin, says the only advertising she has done is post the link...
Kelowna camps and clubs expand offerings during strike
KELOWNA – With teacher job action escalating to full strike next week, several local organizations have added programs and extended hours to help parents out. The H2O Centre will open their slides and other attractions at noon instead of 4 p.m. starting Monday, and general manager Cory Krist says they have also instituted morning and...
Boaters rescued after accidental overnighter
KELOWNA – Members of Central Okanagan Search and Rescue were called to assist in the rescue of two people who became stranded after an evening of boating Monday. COSAR vice president Duane Tresnich says RCMP requested help searching a remote area of Okanagan Lake north of Rattlesnake Island after a report the engine of a...
Mobile home fire death ruled a suicide
WEST KELOWNA – A coroner’s investigation into the death of a West Kelowna man whose body was found after fire destroyed his mobile home has revealed the cause of death to be suicide. According to the coroner’s report, Dennis Marvin Greep, 56, died of a single shot in the head from a high-calibre rifle in...
City says low apartment availability no cause for alarm
“IT’S JUST THE MARKET DOING WHAT THE MARKET DOES.” KELOWNA – A recent survey on Canadian rental markets lists Kelowna as being among the worst for finding an apartment, but Kelowna’s long range planning department is not worried. Planning manager Gary Stephen says although there hasn’t been a lot of rentals built in the last...
Site chosen for new West Kelowna Civic Hall
WEST KELOWNA – The District of West Kelowna has settled on a location for a new municipal hall. Mayor Doug Findlater announced Tuesday council had accepted a bid from New Town/Sturgess Group to construct a 24,000 sq. ft. hall at 3641 Elliott Rd. The hall will include a public plaza, office building, up to two...
Kelowna’s vacancy rate among lowest in Canada
KELOWNA – Kelowna is one of the hardest cities in the country to find apartments to rent, according to a national rental market survey. The 2014 study compares vacancy rates and average rent in cities across the country. It lists Kelowna as one of the bottom three in terms of availability. While the average vacancy rate of rental...
PROSKIW: Happy stories aren’t just for readers
Reporting news can be soul crushing at times. While readers have the luxury of choosing what information they expose themselves to, it’s the job of a reporter to cover as much news as possible. And often those stories hit very close to home. It could be something as small as a theft reminding me my...
RCMP warn out-of-town gangsters to stay away
KELOWNA - With summer just around the corner and numerous high draw events on the calendar, the local RCMP are warning out-of-town gang members to stay away from Kelowna. RCMP Const. Kris Clark says police have noticed a considerable rise in gang presence over the past several years, especially during the summer months, and they...
A new chapter begins in the storied life of the Hotel El
KELOWNA – After more than a year of aggressive interest and offers from Kelowna real estate development company Argus Properties, Hotel Eldorado owner Jim Nixon decided the time was finally right to sell after 25 years. “They wanted what I wanted,” Nixon says on Argus’ plans for the hotel, marina and restaurant. “It’s a local...
Police swap suspects in hit and run case
KELOWNA – Charges have been dropped against a Kelowna man accused of critically injuring a paper carrier while fleeing from police and RCMP have arrested a new suspect. Nathan Fahl, 24, was riding in a vehicle with two other people Dec. 6, 2013 when they allegedly tried to avoid a police road check on Springfield...
Kelowna orchard wants apple vodka distillery
KELOWNA – Owners of a Southeast Kelowna apple orchard have been given the green light to seek approval from the Agricultural Land Commission to construct an apple vodka distillery and tasting room. The application was made by Blair and Kelly Wilson of Wallace Hill Rd. The subject property is a 20.3 acre apple orchard with...