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Gary Barnes

Gary Barnes

I recently joined Kelowna Capital News and WestK News as a multimedia journalist in January 2022. With almost 30 years of experience in news reporting and radio broadcasting, I've had the opportunity to work in newsrooms in Castlegar, Vernon, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Vancouver, and Merritt. I returned to the Okanagan in 2018 and have been loving every minute of it. Additionally, I spent eight years as the assistant manager for Canadian Forces Radio Europe based in the Netherlands and Germany. During that time, I created and managed an internet radio station for several First Nations in the Nicola Valley, which was an incredibly rewarding experience.

Phone
778-738-0603
Email
gary.barnes@kelownacapnews.com

Recent Work by Gary

Police urge Okanagan drivers to drive safe, stay sober for long weekend

Police urge Okanagan drivers to drive safe, stay sober for long weekend

BC Highway Patrol will conduct impaired driving enforcement over the entire summer
Province raises drought level in the Okanagan

Province raises drought level in the Okanagan

‘Drought conditions will persist into 2024 unless we have prolonged rain within the next few weeks’
BREAKING: Kelowna-Mission MLA Merrifield not seeking re-election

BREAKING: Kelowna-Mission MLA Merrifield not seeking re-election

Renee Merrifield made the announcement on X on Thursday, May 16
Drinking alcohol now allowed in 8 Kelowna parks

Drinking alcohol now allowed in 8 Kelowna parks

Signage will be posted at parks where responsible alcohol consumption is permitted
Jill of All Trades at Okanagan College Kelowna campus

Jill of All Trades at Okanagan College Kelowna campus

One hundred young women from high schools across the Okanagan, Similkameen, Shuswap are attending
Kelowna 5th in Canada for credit card debt: Study

Kelowna 5th in Canada for credit card debt: Study

The average outstanding balance per capita is $3,394 according to Money.ca
Fantastic finish for Kelowna Fire Department at First Responder Olympics

Fantastic finish for Kelowna Fire Department at First Responder Olympics

The event was held at the main fire hall on Enterprise Way during Mental Health Week
Gentleman start your engines: Riding for a cause in Kelowna

Gentleman start your engines: Riding for a cause in Kelowna

Worldwide Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride to rumble through the city
Community continues to rally behind West Kelowna girl with cerebral palsy

Community continues to rally behind West Kelowna girl with cerebral palsy

Mia Kuypers family has held events to raise the $108,000 needed to purchase and convert a van
Fire heavily damages mobile home in Kelowna’s Glenmore area

Fire heavily damages mobile home in Kelowna’s Glenmore area

Fire crews were called to Watson Road, near Yates Rd. around 1:30 a.m.
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