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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

Kelowna kayaker raises over $45k in Making Waves for Autism

Kelowna kayaker raises over $45k in Making Waves for Autism

Kim Inglis paddled and rowed 365 kilometers to support individuals and families affected by autism
Fire danger raised to level four in Central Okanagan regional parks

Fire danger raised to level four in Central Okanagan regional parks

Visitors urged to exercise caution and adhere to fire prevention and safety guideline
10 out of 10 for Kelowna Rockets in 2024 WHL Prospects Draft

10 out of 10 for Kelowna Rockets in 2024 WHL Prospects Draft

The Rockets selected four defencemen, five forwards, and one goaltender
Highway 97 in Peachland reopens following multi-vehicle crash

Highway 97 in Peachland reopens following multi-vehicle crash

It is the second crash in as many days on the highway in the community
‘It is likely to be a bad forest fire season’: Prime Minister visits West Kelowna

‘It is likely to be a bad forest fire season’: Prime Minister visits West Kelowna

The PM met with local first responders and elected officials at Fire Hall #31
Building Bridges: 3rd Annual RCMP Youth COP Camp resounding success

Building Bridges: 3rd Annual RCMP Youth COP Camp resounding success

Twenty-two students from Mount Boucherie Senior Secondary School participated in the 2024 Cop Camp
Canadian Digital Marketing Summit at UBC Okanagan

Canadian Digital Marketing Summit at UBC Okanagan

The one-day event features opportunities for education, networking and discussion
Irrigation improvements coming to Rutland’s Ben Lee Park

Irrigation improvements coming to Rutland’s Ben Lee Park

A $410,000 investment to upgrade aging infrastructure
Concerns over preserving heritage under new housing legislation in Kelowna

Concerns over preserving heritage under new housing legislation in Kelowna

Report going to council May 13 highlights the need to encourage the retention of heritage buildings
Kelowna Rockets bolster roster in 2024 WHL U.S. Priority Draft

Kelowna Rockets bolster roster in 2024 WHL U.S. Priority Draft

Rockets added two promising forwards, Colton Lien, and Drew Larioza, to the lineup
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