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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
Okanagan men try to run but are arrested on North Thompson logging road
KELOWNA – They were warned. Three Central Okanagan men on parole are facing at least…
Keith Urban sells out Prospera Place in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Tickets for Keith Urban at Prospera Place this fall have all sold out,…
The Fort McMurray wildfire would completely engulf your city
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – We know a thing or two about wildfires in the B.C. Interior, but…
Voters say no to new West Kelowna city hall
WEST KELOWNA – Nearly 4,000 of West Kelowna’s voters say they don’t want to loan…
Foal found in Summerland is missing her mother
SUMMERLAND – A local woman is looking for the owner of a one-month old filly…
Vandals trash Rutland cenotaph
KELOWNA – The top portion of a nearly 100-year-old war memorial in Rutland was vandalized…
Warrant issued for Kelowna man involved in 2013 hit and run
KELOWNA – A province-wide warrant has been issued for a Kelowna man who was involved…
Helping hands show close connections between Okanagan and Fort McMurray
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN – While the country watches the wildfire situation in Fort McMurray in shock, it’s…
Group says they have enough signatures to stop new city hall; West Kelowna Mayor won’t comment
WEST KELOWNA – Mayor Doug Findlater and West Kelowna city council may have approved borrowing…
Speeding suspect runs from police; vehicle later found abandoned with gun inside
KELOWNA – Police are searching for a man dressed in pink they say ran from…
Green Bay Bible Camp fire deemed suspicious
WEST KELOWNA – Investigators have concluded the fire at a Green Bay Bible Camp dormitory…
Counsellors to help Kelowna H2O staff deal with tragic triathlon death
KELOWNA – It’s what every lifeguard trains for but hopes they never see — an…
Kelowna tattoo artist pleads guilty to sexually assaulting 15-year-old at a party
CONTENT WARNING KELOWNA – A Kelowna man who pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting an unconscious…
Vaisakhi parade in Kelowna this weekend
KELOWNA – Kelowna’s most colourful annual parade is returning to Kelowna this weekend. The Okanagan…
Bold thief steals work truck in Kelowna, nearly runs couple over
KELOWNA – A highway worker had his SUV stolen right in front of him last…
Basket of video games stolen from Kelowna Toys”R”Us
KELOWNA – A security camera at a local toy store captured a young man walking…
Walk-in clinic wait times go online in Kelowna
KELOWNA – Three walk-in clinics in the Kelowna area have begun posting wait times on…
Rare, out-of-print Okanagan history books on sale next month
WEST KELOWNA – Thousands of rare books from the world’s largest collection of out-of-print B.C.…
Bet against Rockets means local fan’s girlfriend has to move to Kelowna
KELOWNA – What a difference a game makes. Kelowna chiropractor Christian Brix was just two-tenths…
Police looking for man accused of assaulting young jogger along Mission Creek Greenway
KELOWNA – Residents are being warned to use caution along the Mission Creek Greenway after…
Snowbirds make second pit stop of the month at YLW
KELOWNA – The Canadian Forces aerial demonstration team made a brief appearance at Kelowna International…
Female sommelier’s creating small batch wine to help women in their industry
OKANAGAN – A team of young, female sommelier’s from the Okanagan are giving back to…
Journalist who spent more than a year in captivity speaking in Kelowna
KELOWNA – In the wake of another Canadian killed overseas, a journalist who was held…
West Kelowna’s top cop moving up
KELOWNA – The officer who has been in charge of the West Kelowna RCMP detachment…