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Parker Crook
Parker Crook is a Saskatchewan-born reporter who began his career in journalism while studying the craft at SAIT in Calgary. After cutting his teeth at the school news outlet as the Opinions Editor, Parker landed a position at a Vernon newspaper and worked his way up to the editor’s chair. Parker strives to tell stories that have a genuine impact on the community he calls home. And, from courtroom dramas to on stage antics, Parker believes meaningful stories can be found just about anywhere.
Rolling Stones get name on little Martian rock that rolled
PASADENA, Calif. – There is now a "Rolling Stones Rock" on Mars, and it's giving…
Crown cross-examines B.C. father accused of killing daughters
VANCOUVER – The prosecution got the opportunity Friday to challenge the story of a Vancouver…
RCMP plane chases fleeing helicopter as part of major cross-border drug bust
PENTICTON, B.C. – RCMP east of Vancouver were involved in a cross-border drug bust this…
Bacterial counts prompt swimming advisory for Summerland beach
SUMMERLAND – Beachgoers are cautioned against swimming at Summerland's Rotary Beach. In a swimming advisory…
Risk of thunderstorms ahead for the Okanagan
VERNON – It's a weekend of sunshine and warm weather for the South Okanagan. Kelowna’s…
BC Hydro seeks approval for first rate decrease in decades: ministry
VICTORIA – The British Columbia government says BC Hydro customers could see their bills go…
Severely injured dog leads to BC SPCA cruelty investigation
A small dog is fighting for its life in intensive care as the B.C. SPCA…
Climate save demonstrations set alongside Kelowna RibFest
KELOWNA – A climate action group hopes to draw awareness to the impact animal agriculture…
Trade to dominate Trudeau-Trump bilateral meeting during G7 summit
BIARRITZ, France – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived Friday for this weekend's long-awaited G7 summit…
Advocates say deportation of man to Somalia put on hold after appeal to UN
EDMONTON – Advocates say the federal government has called off the deportation of a former…
Two men injured in shooting in Surrey, B.C., appears targeted, RCMP say
SURREY, B.C. – RCMP say two men are injured after a shooting in Surrey, B.C.,…
Young girl, brother, look to clean up Okanagan creek
VERNON – Warm weather, cool water and a fun afternoon – that’s what Chloe and…
Air ambulance rescue temporarily closes Okanagan highway
PENTICTON – A portion of Highway 3A near Twin Lakes was temporarily closed Saturday afternoon…
Son of ex-NFL player accused of murdering parents arrested
LONG PRAIRIE, Minn. – Authorities say the son of a former NFL lineman wanted on…
Golf spectators injured by lightning released from hospital
Atlanta police say six people injured by debris from a lightning strike at the Tour…