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.
‘Save the kids!’ Dorian survivor tells the harrowing story of his wife’s death
TORONTO – Cialin Dany knew he was in trouble when he saw a massive palm…
Carbon-neutral Okanagan tour company recognized for focus on sustainability
It’s about showcasing the region’s natural beauty sustainably. That’s the goal of Summerland's Ogopogo Tours,…
Great white tagging program off N.S. stirs debate over treatment of sharks
LUNENBURG, N.S. – Enthusiastic scientists aboard the research vessel MV Ocearch pumped their fists as…
US troops scramble for the exits in Syria
WASHINGTON – U.S. troops scrambled for Syria's exits Monday while the Trump administration threatened economic…
Future of school buses in the Central Okanagan open for input
Transportation to and from schools in the Central Okanagan is changing, but the future of…
Police plead for more witnesses in alleged hit-and-run that badly injured toddler
Toronto police are asking those who witnessed an alleged hit-and-run that badly injured a toddler,…
Kelowna Mission cooking up free Thanksgiving dinner
Turkey dinner with a side of ham and all the fixings is on the menu…
Climate activist Greta Thunberg tweets that she plans to visit Alberta
EDMONTON – Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg has announced that's she's going to Alberta. The…
Singh says NDP would form coalition with the Liberals to stop Tories
OTTAWA – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said Sunday he will do "whatever it takes" to…
Toddler suffers life-threatening injuries in alleged hit-and-run, two others hurt
TORONTO – A toddler suffered life-threatening injuries in an alleged hit-and-run that also sent two…
Caravan Farm Theatre fires up 16th annual Walk of Terror
Fiery, artistic, dreamy, dark, and daring are just some of the words to describe what…
Program teaches Okanagan kids to cook and grow local food
Kelowna's edible education program is set to grow for year five. Chefs in the Classroom,…
Rewards for good behaviour part of school-violence prevention: teachers’ union
VANCOUVER – Hearing about the stabbing death of a 14-year-old boy outside a school in…
Who says you can’t eat red meat? Food advice questioned anew
NEW YORK – So is red meat good or bad for you? If the answer…
Wood pulp, steel cables: Scientists study how to make ice roads last longer
The road should have been frozen solid, but it was anything but. When drivers tried…