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Brendan Shykora

Brendan Shykora

I started my career with the Morning Star at the age of eight as a carrier. Over time, I pursued my passion for writing and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UBC Okanagan, majoring in English. In 2019, I graduated from the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University. During my time in the capital, I wrote feature articles about star amateur athletes for the Ottawa Sportspage, as I'm an avid sports fan. Whenever I have spare time, I enjoy reading and I like to play golf during the spring, although it's a cruel and unforgiving sport.

Phone
250-550-7921 ext 221
Email
brendan.shykora@vernonmorningstar.com

Recent Work by Brendan

Logging truck caught on hydro lines causes Lavington power outage

Logging truck caught on hydro lines causes Lavington power outage

Power was restored to affected residents by 9 a.m. Thursday
Help needed for North Okanagan students struggling with food security

Help needed for North Okanagan students struggling with food security

The Good Food Box is looking to raise $35,000 to provide local fruits and vegetables for the 2024 school year
Vernon seniors centre undeterred by vandalized inclusivity message

Vernon seniors centre undeterred by vandalized inclusivity message

Pride signage was vandalized at the Schubert Centre, but the centre promptly reinstated its welcome message
Winners of North Okanagan shotgun wedding contest ready to tie the knot

Winners of North Okanagan shotgun wedding contest ready to tie the knot

Corey Akerman and Diane Thiessen will get married in front of a live public audience at O’Keefe Ranch Dec. 30. Tickets are now on sale
Woman rescued, man arrested in Kamloops after lengthy police chase

Woman rescued, man arrested in Kamloops after lengthy police chase

The man had allegedly forcibly confined a woman in a truck, fled from police along Highway 1
New student inspires Armstrong classmates to learn sign language

New student inspires Armstrong classmates to learn sign language

When Bella first arrived at Highland Park Elementary she couldn’t communicate with anyone, but not for long
‘A very happy lady’: Vernon senior celebrates 104th birthday

‘A very happy lady’: Vernon senior celebrates 104th birthday

Blanche Schley marked the incredible milestone at her Heritage Square residence Wednesday
RCMP target impaired drivers during Counter Attack operations

RCMP target impaired drivers during Counter Attack operations

The month long initiative aimed at removing impaired drivers from roadways begins Saturday
Lack of snow delays ski season at Vernon’s SilverStar Mountain

Lack of snow delays ski season at Vernon’s SilverStar Mountain

The alpine skiing and snowbaording seeason is now scheduled to start Dec. 8
Vernon vigil marks 90th anniversary of ‘genocidal’ Holodomor

Vernon vigil marks 90th anniversary of ‘genocidal’ Holodomor

People gathererd at city hall Saturday in remembrance of the Ukrainians killed by man-made famine in 1932-33