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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
Vroom vroom the weekend is here
KELOWNA – It’s a high-octane weekend coming up in Kelowna, with car shows, a cruise…
Terrified Lake Country girl hides in bathroom during midday break and enter
"SHE IS TRAUMATIZED. SHE DOESN'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT." LAKE COUNTRY – It was…
Kelowna lightweight fighting in UFC Fight Night 88 this weekend
KELOWNA – Kelowna’s fourth local fighter to sign with the UFC will be back in…
Barbecue fire on top floor of Waterscapes building
KELOWNA – A resident was able to put out a small barbecue fire in a…
Man shot in the leg in Peachland, suspect still at large
PEACHLAND – A man was shot in the leg on a rural property in Peachland…
Kelowna researchers find cure for ‘concrete cancer’
KELOWNA – Researchers at UBC Okanagan say they have found the cure for a problem…
Final Tragically Hip tour won’t be coming to the Thompson-Okanagan
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – If you are a fan of the Tragically Hip and live in the…
Lieutenant Governor honours locals for bravery
OKANAGAN – A dozen locals will be honoured by the lieutenant governor of B.C. next…
Flashbacks owner opens up about closing
KELOWNA – Pubs which are open later combined with a recent jump in competition is…
Kelowna gangster loses appeal on murder conviction
KELOWNA – The man who killed Brittney Irving and stole two garbage bags full of…
Suspected 7-Eleven armed robber arrested in Orchard Park Mall after sunglass theft
KELOWNA – A Kelowna man was arrested for using a knife to rob a department…
Kelowna suspects arrested for pepper spraying local bus driver
KELOWNA – Several people have been arrested and the search is on for one more…
Be Careful: Bear spotted on Knox Mountain
KELOWNA – Hikers, watch your picnic baskets: A bear was spotted at Knox Mountain Park…
Flashbacks Nightclub closing after 27 years in Kelowna
KELOWNA – One of Kelowna’s oldest nightclubs has announced this weekend will be their last.…
Rainy forecast for May Days and Hill Climb in Kelowna
KELOWNA – The rainy forecast this weekend is going to put a damper on two…
Kelowna motorcycle racer competing at dangerous Pikes Peak Hill Climb
KELOWNA – Kelowna’s top sport bike racer Marcel Irnie is one of only 33 motorcycle…
Man arrested after pulling knife outside Kelowna courthouse
KELOWNA – A man was arrested at the Kelowna Courthouse this morning after he pulled…
Kelowna fraudster who still owes $350,000 to past victims, back in jail facing new charges
KELOWNA – A man well known in the Okanagan area for ripping off vehicle owners…
Buzzfeed says Kelowna coffee house best in Canada
KELOWNA – A Kelowna coffee shop has been named the number one Canadian coffeehouse you…
UBCO students and candidates appealing revote decision
'PROCESS WILL TAKE SEVERAL MONTHS' KELOWNA – The controversy surrounding this year’s UBC Okanagan student…
VIDEO: Hedley lead singer surprises local fan’s mom with Facetime chat during concert
KELOWNA – The mother of a local concert-goer was treated to a video chat with…
Calgary man facing jail for selling real estate without a licence now living in Kelowna
KELOWNA – A Calgary man who has been sanctioned by Alberta’s real estate regulators and…
If this Maple Ridge teacher was trying to be funny, no one else was laughing
'SHE WILL GO FAR IN LIFE BECAUSE SHE IS PRETTY' MAPLE RIDGE – A British…
West Kelowna teacher’s aide jailed for kissing her student
KELOWNA – A 30-year-old West Kelowna woman was handed a minimum jail sentence yesterday for…