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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 man credits jail for getting him back on track after heroin-fueled crime spree
KELOWNA – A 39-year-old Kelowna man who got caught up with heroin and made a…
Tearful testimony from Kelowna man who threw fatal Cactus Club one-punch
KELOWNA – Is the man who threw a punch that killed an Ontario tourist last…
Keeping track of two million Central Okanagan sandbags
KELOWNA – A new smartphone app has just been released that will use crowd-sourcing to…
Three years in jail for dangerous police chase from Penticton to Kelowna
KELOWNA – One of the two men arrested on the William R. Bennett Bridge in…
Permit process required to fix your broken dock in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – The provincial government is reminding residents they need a permit to clean up…
Video of lethal punch shown at Kelowna Cactus Club manslaughter trial
KELOWNA – The man who died from a single punch outside a Kelowna Cactus Club…
Witnesses say victim provoked lethal one-punch outside Kelowna Cactus Club
KELOWNA – The first two witnesses to the fatal one-punch outside a Kelowna Cactus Club…
Yes, you will continue to get treatment if you are injured by your own piercings
KELOWNA – Kelowna General Hospital is not changing their policy towards body piercings, despite social…
It’s finally safe for some flood barriers to come down in Central Okanagan
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The Regional District is advising some Central Okanagan residents that it’s finally…
Regional District will be inspecting your recycling cart by the end of the month
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – The Regional District will soon be sending inspectors out to neighborhoods across…
Fresh Okanagan strawberries are finally ready
OKANAGAN – They may be a little late but Okanagan strawberries are finally ready. Several…
Most firefighters, equipment released from Blue Grouse wildfire in West Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – The Blue Grouse Mountain wildfire may not yet be contained, but the…
Okanagan Lake well above full pool with high winds in forecast
KELOWNA – Gusty winds of over 60 km/h are expected to further test flood protection…
Local man pleads guilty to exposing himself to children in public West Kelowna change room
KELOWNA – A 35-year-old Kelowna man pleaded guilty today to exposing himself to at least…
Blue Grouse Mountain wildfire contained but still under investigation
WEST KELOWNA – The Blue Grouse Mountain wildfire is contained at two hectares as of…
What reeks at your local beach?
KELOWNA – Up and down the shores of Lake Okanagan, countless microorganisms are working day…
Okanagan Lake level still fluctuating day to day
KELOWNA – Up one day, down the next. That was the activity of Okanagan Lake…
Income tax scams are back in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – RCMP say Canada Revenue Agency scams are on the rise again in the…
Tolko Mill, working to stay dry from flood waters, lends a helping hand
KELOWNA – Staff and management at Tolko Industries have been keeping a close eye on…
Kelowna man arrested after early morning fight sends one to hospital
KELOWNA – The victim of a fight remains in hospital after police were called to…
Wind and flooding threatening Highway 97 near Antlers Beach
OKANAGAN – As predicted, heavy winds are wreaking havoc on flood protection measures around Okanagan…
Heavy winds headed for flood ravaged Okanagan
KELOWNA – Shorefront properties and flood barricades will be tested this afternoon with winds expected…
‘Life changing’ assault puts woman in Kelowna hospital
KELOWNA – A woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after she was assaulted in…
Pets and hot cars don’t mix: RCMP warn
KELOWNA – Local RCMP and the B.C. SPCA are hoping for far fewer calls about…