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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
Dog attack puts Fintry resident in hospital
WEST KELOWNA – A dog has been seized after attacking a person in the Fintry…
200 litres of human waste spilled onto Harvey Avenue
KELOWNA – Firefighters and city workers were hosing down Harvey Avenue today after a minor…
Dangerous offender hearing begins in Kelowna for Westside Road shooter
KELOWNA – A hearing began in Kelowna Supreme Court today to determine if the man…
Despite Alberta’s financial troubles, Okanagan real estate demand outpaces supply
SALES UP 35 PER CENT OVER LAST YEAR KELOWNA – While Albertans may be buying…
Kelowna gangster pleaded guilty and was sentenced to jail for helping murder Jonathan Bacon
KELOWNA – A Kelowna gangster who was somehow involved in the drive-by murder of Jonathan…
Kelowna man and woman arrested for stealing car and motorcycle
KELOWNA – A middle-aged man and a teenage girl were arrested in Kelowna last night…
Lake Country mailboxes targeted by vandals
LAKE COUNTRY – RCMP say several Lake Country community mailboxes were broken into yesterday. Const.…
Investigators say Kelowna recycling plant fire is suspicious
KELOWNA – RCMP considered a fire overnight at a Kelowna recycling plant suspicious. Just after…
Aviation on display at Kelowna Airport this weekend
KELOWNA – Kids nine to 17-years-old have a rare opportunity to learn about aviation and…
Worried for their safety, Kelowna bus drivers plan to rally at City Hall
KELOWNA – Members of the local bus drivers’ union will be holding a rally in…
Kelowna man and Surrey woman arrested for having sex in stranger’s hot tub
KELOWNA – Two people accused of trespassing on private property and having sex in someone's…
Kelowna lawyer suspended for swearing at cop has appeal denied
"IT DOES NOT MATTER IF A LAWYER IS PROVOKED." Language advisory KELOWNA – A Kelowna…
Thief with access code steals thousands from local restaurant
KELOWNA – An owner of a local tapas bar and restaurant suspects an early morning…
Driving ban for Kelowna woman who parked in handicapped spot, hit bylaw officer with car
"I DON'T CARE IF THERE WERE 100 WITNESSES. I KNOW WHAT HAPPENED." KELOWNA – A…
Above the Okanagan: The view from a unique powerglider
KELOWNA – When diehard aircraft fans hear there’s going to be a Stemme at their…
Bigger fines for distracted drivers in B.C. start this week
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – Distracted drivers across B.C. will be getting heavier fines and receive more penalty…
Young black bear dines on bird feeder on Knox Mountain
KELOWNA – A week after the city warned residents that bears have been spotted at…
Sudden death in Rutland
KELOWNA – RCMP and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating a sudden death in Rutland…
Kelowna RCMP arrest woman accused of starting fire at Montreal clinic
KELOWNA – Local RCMP say they have arrested the woman suspected of starting a fire…
One of four summer camps closed in Southern Interior finds new management
PEACHLAND – Good news summer campers. At least one of the four Interior summer camps…
West Kelowna council restarting new city hall process
WEST KELOWNA – At a special meeting this week, West Kelowna city council decided to…
Kelowna police aren’t looking for Jayne
KELOWNA – Kelowna RCMP say a woman who may be wanted in Quebec for allegedly…
Cigarette butts likely caused a small grass fire in Peachland
PEACHLAND – Discarded cigarette butts were found near the centre of brush that caught fire…
Police boat and at least 19 others damaged at West Kelowna marina
WEST KELOWNA – Two people caught on video surveillance vandalizing boats moored at the Shelter…