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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

West Kelowna residents asked to ponder parks and trails

West Kelowna residents asked to ponder parks and trails

Resident engagement will guide how the city invests in parks and trail systems in the future
Marion Bremner Memorial Award honours first woman Kelowna Chamber president

Marion Bremner Memorial Award honours first woman Kelowna Chamber president

‘She was an inspiration to us all’
Kelowna’s Troika Developments breaks ground on latest rental-only project

Kelowna’s Troika Developments breaks ground on latest rental-only project

The six-storey, 130 unit building is going up at 1110 Lawson Avenue
‘Decriminalization changes cause more chaos’: MLA Kelowna Merrifield

‘Decriminalization changes cause more chaos’: MLA Kelowna Merrifield

Illicit drug use to be illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, transit, parks
Kelowna Rockets Tij Iginla ignites Canada at U18 World Championship

Kelowna Rockets Tij Iginla ignites Canada at U18 World Championship

Iginla scored twice in 6-0 win over Czechia 6-0 in a preliminary game
‘Taste and Sip’ your way through spring with Okanagan Wine Festivals

‘Taste and Sip’ your way through spring with Okanagan Wine Festivals

Several events are planned throughout the Okanagan between June 2-23.
Okanagan-based studios animated over elimination of tax credit

Okanagan-based studios animated over elimination of tax credit

Cedit created in the 90s to encourage companies to film in other parts of the province
Kelowna Rockets Gabriel Szturc signs tryout deal with AHL’s Syracuse Crunch

Kelowna Rockets Gabriel Szturc signs tryout deal with AHL’s Syracuse Crunch

Former Rockets Devante Stephens and Tyson Feist are also currently playing for the Crunch
Kelowna Rockets’ Caden Price signs deal with NHL’s Seattle Kraken

Kelowna Rockets’ Caden Price signs deal with NHL’s Seattle Kraken

Price was a 2023 third-round draft pick, 83rd overall, for the Seattle Kraken
West Kelowna Warriors facing elimination from BCHL playoffs

West Kelowna Warriors facing elimination from BCHL playoffs

The Warriors were shut out 3-0 by Salmon Arm and trail 3-1 in their second-round playoff series
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