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
Kelowna dad’s latest film showcases daughter’s favourite toys
KELOWNA – A local filmmaker's most recent video received a rave review from the person who means the most to him. Clayton Arnall is no stranger to good reviews. His short film about a new sport called bouldering was shown at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, but his latest production is even closer to his heart. Bullfrog’s...
Local Masterchef eliminated, announces she will open restaurant in Kelowna
"I LOOKED AT THE FIRE AND IT DIDN'T EVEN REGISTER." KELOWNA – It took 14 episodes, but West Kelowna’s Kaila Klassen has been eliminated from Masterchef Canada. She fought through more pressure challenges than anyone else on the show, slipped on camera twice, her station caught fire and she spent the majority of the series...
Farmer’s market president resigns as new location option emerges
"THE MEETING WAS A FREE-FOR-ALL AND IT WAS DISRESPECTFUL." KELOWNA – The rift within the Kelowna Crafter’s and Farmer’s Market has resulted in at least one major change within the society that governs it. At a special meeting Thursday night, president of the Market Society Wolfe Wesle resigned and according to him, a vote to...
No need to hunt for Easter fun this weekend
KELOWNA – Whether you’ve got family to entertain or calories to burn off, Kelowna has all kinds of events on hand this Easter weekend. Parkinson Recreation Centre is hosting their 11th Annual Easter Pancake Breakfast on Easter Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. With door prizes, children’s activities and clothing giveaways, this event is...
Mother bear and cubs shot in Summerland
SUMMERLAND – A mother black bear and her two cubs were shot and killed by conservation officers in a residential neighbourhood Monday afternoon. The response came after the animals broke into the covered bed of a pickup truck in a suburban area of Summerland. According to Barb Leslie of Conservation B.C., neighbours and tourists saw the...
Glenmore car wash scrubbed
KELOWNA – A proposed six-bay car wash on Glenmore Rd. was struck down unanimously at a packed public hearing Tuesday night. Kelowna city staff recommended March 31 the car wash be set on a vacant lot in Glenmore Village Centre, however the majority of councillors voiced concerns after receiving negative feedback from area residents. “I...
Documentary about local woman’s fight for a dignified death airs tonight
KELOWNA - A documentary about a West Kelowna grandmother’s fight for physician-assisted suicide will air tonight on The Knowledge Network. Gloria & Me was produced by local filmmakers David McIlvride and Alison Love. It is about Gloria Taylor, who suffers from ALS—also known as Lou Gehrig's disease—and became a crusader in the fight for a...
Stolen Buckerfield’s cat turns up in Ashcroft
KELOWNA – Annie, the Buckerfields cat that was stolen from the store earlier this week, is on her way home. Buckerfield's employee Colby Boettcher says they received a call from RCMP this morning at around 11 a.m. They were told, according to Boettcher, that a man and woman from Ashcroft had contacted RCMP earlier today...
Award-winning food truck coming to Kelowna this summer
KELOWNA – A Mexican food truck based out of Tofino will be joining Vietnam Village in City Park this summer. TacoFino currently operates three food trucks in Tofino and Vancouver and was recently featured on Food Network’s Eat Street. Last year they were also awarded Vancouver’s Best Curbside Cuisine by Vancouver Magazine. City property manager...
SD23 looking for $4 million
KELOWNA – The rising cost of living has The Central Okanagan Board of Education scrambling to find millions of dollars by the end of June. Board chair Moira Baxter says expenses beyond their control, such as utility and gas costs, have left them with a budgetary gap of approximately $4 million. “We’ve still got the...
Students start petition to save UBCO courses
KELOWNA – A petition to save required courses within the UBC Okanagan accounting program has received more than 1,500 signatures in only a few days. UBC Faculty of Management dean Roger Sugden announced Monday three fourth-year accounting courses were being cut from the curriculum and students would have to take those courses elsewhere. Many people...
Fundraiser for paralyzed FMX rider sold out
KELOWNA – Friends of paralyzed freestyle motocross rider Bruce Cook are putting on a fundraiser Friday night to help cover some of the costs of his recovery. The event is called An Evening of Smiling for Bruce Cook and takes place at the Laurel Packinghouse in Kelowna. The program includes live entertainment featuring Jenny Lea...
Boat sinks at yacht club
KELOWNA – A 26 foot boat docked at the Kelowna Yacht Club somehow became swamped and nearly sank to the bottom on Tuesday. The only thing that kept the open-bow boat from completely disappearing beneath the surface was that it was tied to the dock. It is unknown what caused the boat to take on...
Local Masterchef running out of rivals
KELOWNA – Local realtor Kaila Klassen has made it to the top five on CTV’s Masterchef Canada. Although Klassen’s team did not have to compete in the pressure test this time, she says the latest episode was still one of the most challenging she has faced so far. “It was terrifying, ridiculous and overwhelming,” she...
RCMP issue warning after multiple break and enters near KGH
KELOWNA – A dramatic jump in break and enters of homes and cars near the hospital at the end of March has police warning residents to keep their doors locked. Const. Kris Clark says Kelowna RCMP received approximately “half a dozen” reports between March 24 and 31, and that similarities between them lead police to...