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.
Bus with Chinese tourists crashes in Utah; 4 dead
PANGUITCH, Utah – A tour bus crashed on a highway running through the red-rock landscape…
Florida man’s death is 5th linked to Imelda’s aftermath
BEAUMONT, Texas – Authorities in Texas have attributed a fifth death to the remnants of…
Teens charged with second-degree murder in stabbing of man in Surrey, B.C.
SURREY, B.C. – Two teenagers have been charged with murder in the stabbing death of…
Expert says acquittal of Alberta parents in boy’s death unlikely to set precedent
CALGARY – A law professor says the acquittal of an Alberta couple in the death…
Canada Post releases Leonard Cohen stamp set to honour legendary singer/poet
MONTREAL – Canada Post has honoured the late, legendary singer Leonard Cohen with a set…
Invasive giant bee-eating hornets nest found in Nanaimo, B.C.
NANAIMO, B.C. – A nest of invasive Asian giant hornets has been discovered and destroyed…
TRENDING NOW: A different tribute to Earth, Wind & Fire
Do you remember the 21st night of September? Demi Adejuyigbe does, and he likes to…
Excavator falsely thought to be ‘tree killer’ near Barriere sees 30K in damages
BARRIERE – Significant damage was caused to an excavator that was falsely believed to be…
Two B.C. men charged with first-degree murder in Williams Lake killing
WILLIAMS LAKE, B.C. – Two men have been charged with first-degree murder following the death…
Trucks facing stricter fines for not using tire chains
VERNON – Commercial truckers in B.C. will now face higher fines for not using tire…
Planned burns will make visible smoke near Kelowna
KELOWNA – If you see smoke billowing from the Joe Rich area soon, don't be…
Trump’s surprise over blackface incidents highlights global response to Trudeau
OTTAWA – Justin Trudeau pushed aside Friday global mockery of his decisions years ago to…
Father’s testimony at murder trial like plot of ‘bad low-budget movie:’ Crown
VANCOUVER – A father accused of murdering his two daughters has told his trial a…
B.C. conservation officer who saved bear cubs looks to ‘hold govt. accountable’ in new non-profit role
Despite the potential repercussions, when former B.C. Conservation Officer Bryce Casavant was ordered to euthanize…
Decades without answers in Vernon cold case murder
VERNON – Police investigate hotel murder. That's the headline scrawled across the front page of…