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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

City of Kelowna on a streak with another award for budgeting, finances

City of Kelowna on a streak with another award for budgeting, finances

Finance team given Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Okanagan residents wanted for promising type 1 diabetes drug study

Okanagan residents wanted for promising type 1 diabetes drug study

Clinical trials in Vancouver seeking 17 patients in early stages of disease
Kelowna’s North End Plan highlights housing, parks, shopping, transportation

Kelowna’s North End Plan highlights housing, parks, shopping, transportation

Preferred concept and draft plan going to council in the new year
Big White’s TELUS Park a world-class venue

Big White’s TELUS Park a world-class venue

It’s the perfect venue for athletes just beginning to the pros
‘Saved countless lives’: Central Okanagan Search and Rescue member honoured

‘Saved countless lives’: Central Okanagan Search and Rescue member honoured

Rob Braun was presented with a 25-year service pin on Nov. 30.
‘We are proactive on this’: Peachland council prioritizing housing needs

‘We are proactive on this’: Peachland council prioritizing housing needs

Community needs more missing middle, townhouse, apartment units council hears
Secular group steps up action to stop prayer at West Kelowna council

Secular group steps up action to stop prayer at West Kelowna council

‘We’re asking for specific commitments that these communities will end the unconstitutional practice’
$5M option chosen for Active Transportation Corridor in West Kelowna

$5M option chosen for Active Transportation Corridor in West Kelowna

‘We recognize the benefit in having that multi-use path on both sides throughout the project’
More tiny homes coming to Kelowna

More tiny homes coming to Kelowna

Work on the site will begin in December with an expected opening date in early 2024
Public hearing for apartment complex planned in West Kelowna neighbourhood

Public hearing for apartment complex planned in West Kelowna neighbourhood

Surrey-based developer plans to build five, four-storey buildings at 2741 Auburn Road