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Adam Proskiw

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

  • Joined: January 01, 2023
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Makeshift homeless shelter in Kelowna catches fire, scorches building

KELOWNA – A candle in a makeshift homeless shelter is the likely cause of a fire that damaged a commercial building early this morning. At around 6:50 a.m., Nov. 30, as the temperature in Kelowna dropped below -6 Celsius, local firefighters were called to the temporary structure in an alley behind a commercial building on...

Cell phone saves lost, lightly-dressed cross country skiers

KELOWNA – A pair of lightly-dressed cross country skiers had to be rescued in the Kelowna area Sunday night. RCMP called Central Okanagan Search and Rescue for help when they heard from the pair by cell phone. According to a release from COSAR, before the eight-person rescue team even had a chance to deploy by...

Full moon makes for memorable ice wine harvest

KELOWNA – Fans of the syrupy and sweet ice wine from Summerhill Pyramid Winery were out all night this week, helping bring in the harvest. Vineyard manager Willem Semmelink says almost 30 volunteers bundled up and hit the vines Wednesday and Thursday nights as the temperature fell far enough to make picking and transporting the...

Pedophile released from prison won’t be coming back to Kelowna

KELOWNA – A spokesperson from the Provincial Parole Board says a convicted pedophile who is considered a high risk to reoffend will not be coming back to Kelowna. Shaun Joshua Deacon, 50 was released from prison Nov. 26 where he was serving time for a third breach of conditions imposed after he pleaded guilty to...

Islamic Centre in Kelowna hopes to demystify Islam with Open Mosque Day

KELOWNA – For those who have never been inside, a mosque can seem a mysterious place. Images of incense and ornate rugs facing the same direction, robed men on bent knees who are clearly very serious about their religion. It’s not an easy place to walk into. That’s why Kelowna resident Adnan Akiel Ahmad Bhat decided to organize...

Local pub to hold fundraiser for Mandy and Me Trailriding

KELOWNA – Rose’s Waterfront Pub is holding a fundraiser for a West Kelowna woman who has to hand over the title to her five-acre ranch in a few weeks. Silverado Socrates is the owner and operator of Mandy and Me Trailriding. A few years ago she was given a loan for $600,000, which was lost...

UPDATE: Suspect in Kelowna cop car ramming arrested

KELOWNA – Police have tracked down the suspect wanted for a hit and run involving a Kelowna RCMP cruiser. RCMP say thanks to numerous tips from they public they found the black Nissan involved in the crash and arrested the driver yesterday, Nov. 26. Police were called about a suspicious vehicle in the 1600 block...

Kelowna Mountain says wind, not vandals, destroyed suspension bridge

KELOWNA – A suspension bridge at Kelowna Mountain Resort has been heavily damaged, but the reason for it remains a mystery. While many observers have presumed it was vandalism, the owners say that's not true. A post on the Kelowna Mountain Facebook page says it was damaged by wind.  “Kelowna Mountain has NOT been vandalized,”...

The unusual way some local residents mourn through Facebook

"IT'S NICE TO KNOW THERE ARE PEOPLE WHO LOVED HIM." KELOWNA – Earlier this month Facebook announced a new option designed to help you get over a relationship breakup without blocking or unfriending your ex. But some Okanagan residents are using Facebook to help get over an even greater loss. Three years ago, suddenly and...

Overturned candle burns down motorhome in Glenmore

KELOWNA - An overturned candle completely destroyed a motorhome in Glenmore this morning. The owner of the 40-foot motorhome was inside when the fire started just before 11 a.m. today, Nov. 25, on Rojem Road, but managed to escape. The reisdent was taken to hospital for minor smoke inhalation. An overturned candle is being blamed...

Trial date set for man accused of unprovoked murder on Kelowna bus

KELOWNA – The man accused of stabbing and killing a fellow bus user in front of dozens of witnesses last year will take place in June before a judge and jury. Tyler Jack Newton, 25, is charged with second-degree murder for what police call an unprovoked attack on KF Aerospace employee Caesar Rosales, 55, on...

New rules, new date confirmed for Centre of Gravity 2016

KELOWNA - Kelowna’s biggest extreme sports and music festival has announced it will be returning again in 2016, but with a few changes. The most significant change is instead of happening the end of July, Centre of Gravity 2016 will take place July 8 to 10. This is the second date change to the beach...

Conflict of interest at city hall sets back West Kelowna resort approval

WEST KELOWNA - A West Kelowna developer will have to wait a little longer for council to approve a large tourist resort and park because of a conflict of interest with a first-term councillor. Mayor and council had approved a zoning amendment requested by West Bay Vineyards, which is looking for permission to build a...

Elvis Stojko among stars set to hit the ice in Kelowna

KELOWNA - A Canadian figure skating legend is coming to Kelowna next May as part of the Stars on Ice tour. After a 10-year absence, Elvis Stojko, the two-time Olympic silver medalist, three-time World Champion and seven-time Canadian Champion, is returning to Stars on Ice, Canada’s premier figure skating tour. The tour will be at Prospera Place May 18...

Okanagan hunter fined for shooting deer decoy out of season

KELOWNA – A seasoned hunter who pleaded guilty to shooting at a B.C. Conservation Service deer decoy in West Kelowna days after the season ended one year ago says it was an honest mistake. Joseph Vernon Lange, 60, was driving down the Esperon Forest Service Road in West Kelowna Nov. 15, 2014 when he saw...

Forget relaxing this weekend, there’s too much to do in Kelowna

KELOWNA – If a brisk fall hike isn’t your thing and you don't feel like putting up Christmas lights, there is plenty of other activities happening around Kelowna this weekend. For starters, the Kelowna Rockets host the Edmonton Oil Kings Friday night. The puck drops at 7 p.m. Get your tickets here. Willowstone Academy is...

Three suspects arrested allegedly playing with a fake gun near a stolen car

KELOWNA - A report that three people were playing with a gun in a parking lot brought RCMP to the Capital News Centre Thursday night. The gun turned out to be fake, but watch commander Sgt. Brad Swecera says police didn't know that until they were arrested. When they first arrived, the individuals were not...

Memorial Saturday for Kelowna judge who died suddenly

KELOWNA – A memorial service will be held tomorrow morning for a Kelowna court judge who died suddenly last month. Judge Anne Wallace, 61, suffered a brain hemorrhage on when on Oct. 27, which put her into a coma. Flags at all district courthouses were at half staff for a full week, and a friend...

Compassion spared Kelowna man death by cop

“HE WOULD PUT THE REVOLVER TO HIS HEAD AND HE’D JUST SIT THERE WITH IT IN HIS MOUTH.” LANGUAGE ADVISORY KELOWNA – A dangerous situation in downtown Kelowna last summer could have turned tragic if it wasn’t for the actions of a group of strangers and a compassionate response by an arresting police officer. On...

Trial date soon to be set for Peachland journalist charged with child porn

KELOWNA – A former journalist from Peachland facing three child porn charges made an appearance in Kelowna court Tuesday, Nov. 17. David Andrew Preston, 52, was arrested in October 2013, four months after members of the B.C. Integrated Child Exploitation Unit executed a search warrant and seized computer equipment. Preston is the creator of online...

UBCO students hold moment of silence for victims of world tragedies

KELOWNA - Students at UBC Okanagan held a moment of silence Wednesday, as a way to bring attention to the number of tragedies that have happened around the world this month. The day started at noon and included talks by representatives from several cultural clubs on campus. It was organized by Ryan Kaila, who wanted to...

Wildlife festival lands in Kelowna this weekend

KELOWNA - A traveling festival of wild animals from around the world is coming to Kelowna for three days this weekend. Featuring birds of prey, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates, The Wildlife Festival has already made stops in Chilliwack, Hope, Kamloops and Merritt and will be at the Westbank Community Centre in West Kelowna Friday,...