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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
Recreational axe throwing has arrived in the Okanagan
KELOWNA – A new business opened in Kelowna over the weekend that teaches you how…
Kelowna man pleads guilty to inappropriate relationship with 12-year-old
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man admits he was seen having inappropriate contact and taking nude…
Protest planned against Kelowna bylaw change banning sleeping on sidewalks at night
KELOWNA – A group of residents are planning to rally outside Kelowna City Hall next…
Kelowna woman jailed and fined for sex in stranger’s hot tub
$100 TO THE HOMEOWNER FOR "COSTS INCURRED FOR CHEMICALS AND CLEANING OF THE HOT TUB."…
Kelowna teens charged with two robberies in three hours
KELOWNA – Charges have been laid against two teenagers police say used a knife to…
Advocates say proposed new Kelowna sidewalk bylaw will only make life harder for the homeless
KELOWNA – If Kelowna city council passes a final reading of a new bylaw, sleeping…
RCMP asking for your help to solve a 16-year-old Okanagan missing person case
KELOWNA – RCMP are sharing a story about solving a 38-year-old missing person case in…
April Wine, Sass Jordan and Platinum Blonde will Rock the Lake in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Some of the biggest names in Canadian classic rock will be in the…
Hein Road assault suspect denied bail
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man accused of assaulting someone with a gun on Hein Road…
Kelowna jewelry store employees tied up and robbed
KELOWNA – Two jewelry store employees were tied up and robbed in Kelowna yesterday. Kelowna…
November in the Okanagan was the warmest on record
OKANAGAN – Kelowna, Vernon and Kamloops all broke records for the warmest November and it…
Investigation of Kelowna RCMP says no crime committed
KELOWNA – After a three-month investigation centering on an allegation at the Kelowna RCMP detachment,…
Kelowna man police say had sex in stranger’s hot tub pleads guilty
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man has pleaded guilty to trespassing and mischief after security footage…
Light Up, Winterfest coming to town this weekend
KELOWNA – If you’re looking for a little tree decorating inspiration, then you’ll want to…
Vacancy rate gets worse in Kelowna as rent rises
KELOWNA – The rental situation in Kelowna is getting tighter while rent is on the…
Reporting poachers, backwoods garbage dumpers made easy with B.C. Wildlife Federation phone app
KELOWNA – The B.C. Wildlife Federation has launched a UBC Okanagan-designed app that makes it…
City of Kelowna fined $75,000 by WorkSafeBC
KELOWNA – The City of Kelowna has been fined $75,000 for what WorkSafeBC calls “high…
Meningitis confirmed at a Kelowna high school
KELOWNA – A Kelowna high school student has been diagnosed with meningococcal disease. The bacterial…
Suspected car thief on the loose in Kelowna
KELOWNA – An abandoned and suspected stolen truck was found in Kelowna yesterday after the…
Big White Ski Resort opens this week
KELOWNA – After a weekend of snowfall, Big White Ski Resort is moving their opening…
Tips on how to rat proof your Okanagan home for winter
KELOWNA – Across the Okanagan residents are getting ready for winter. And so are rats…
Kelowna residents breathe sigh of relief as buses resume service
KELOWNA – The bus strike ended just in time for Verna Simard. She has to…
Central Okanagan bus strike over; transit service to resume
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – Two weeks after it started, the Central Okanagan transit strike is over.…
Family hopes charges in 2014 Kelowna murder will finally bring closure
"I DON'T THINK THERE ARE ENOUGH BUCKETS FOR THE TEARS MOM HAS CRIED." KELOWNA –…