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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

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.
‘Everybody has a story’: Okanagan Ride for Dad raises $80k for cancer research

‘Everybody has a story’: Okanagan Ride for Dad raises $80k for cancer research

The funds will be directed to the BC Cancer Foundation to further research at BC Cancer Kelowna
‘Decriminalization changes cause more chaos’: Kelowna MLA Merrifield

‘Decriminalization changes cause more chaos’: Kelowna MLA Merrifield

Illicit drug use to be illegal in all public spaces, including inside hospitals, transit, parks
Kelowna Rockets Ty Hurley presented with WHL Humanitarian Award

Kelowna Rockets Ty Hurley presented with WHL Humanitarian Award

Hurley saved a man from drowning in a hotel pool during a team road trip
Canada’s premier ultimate frisbee tournament flicks back to Kelowna

Canada’s premier ultimate frisbee tournament flicks back to Kelowna

The Sunflicker Tournament features 32 teams from B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Seattle
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
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’ 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
Province puts Kelowna on housing targets list

Province puts Kelowna on housing targets list

The City of West Kelowna is also on the list
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