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.
Return of Donald Marshall Jr.’s eel nets recall days of historic fishing decision
HALIFAX – The recovery of eel nets that helped confirm Aboriginal rights to earn a…
Lawyers’ victims get payout after probe found gap in compensation system
TORONTO – A man who lost hundreds of thousands of dollars because of a negligent…
Emily Carr University closed Sunday after fire causes some damage
VANCOUVER – The Emily Carr University campus remains closed today following a small fire Saturday…
Trudeau attacks Tories for not releasing platform as leaders prepare for debate
OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau took aim at the Conservatives on Sunday for not…
‘Offensive to the whole electoral process’: Vandals tag People’s Party signs in Kelowna
WEST KELOWNA – It’s a move that shows disrespect for the entire democratic process. That’s…
TRENDING NOW: Octopus trades plastic cup for shiny new shell
Pall Sigurdsson did what most of us would do if we saw an octopus using…
Turkey summons US diplomat over a Twitter ‘like’
ANKARA, Turkey – Turkey summoned a top American diplomat Sunday after the U.S. Embassy's official…
Police block thousands marching in Pakistani Kashmir
JASKOOL, Pakistan – Police blocked a march Sunday by thousands of protesters in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir…
Looking for a forever home; Vernon SPCA pet of the week
VERNON – This sweet, shy girl came into the shelter with her babies and is…
Looking for a forever home; Penticton SPCA pet of the week
PENTICTON – This clever boy who is still learning his manners is looking for a…
Surrey RCMP investigate two-vehicle collision, seek witnesses and dash cam video
SURREY, B.C. – Surrey RCMP say a two-vehicle collision Friday evening caused serious and potentially…
Canadian priest who’s worked closely with Pope Francis elevated to cardinal
VATICAN CITY – A Canadian priest who has worked closely with Pope Francis is among…
Driver flees after car crashes with train in Shuswap
CANOE – Police are looking for the driver of a vehicle that collided with a…
Man arrested after woman found dead in Surrey home, RCMP say
SURREY, B.C. – Surrey RCMP say a man has been arrested after a woman was…
Hello Lucy! A reporter shares the emotional story of bonding with her guide dog
TORONTO – For most people, a blind date is not a life or death matter.…