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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

Day of Giving raises more than $920k for Kelowna General Hospital Foundation

Day of Giving raises more than $920k for Kelowna General Hospital Foundation

‘Cancer knows no boundaries, but neither does the generosity of this community’
Province raises drought level in the Okanagan

Province raises drought level in the Okanagan

‘Drought conditions will persist into 2024 unless we have prolonged rain within the next few weeks’
‘Most of all I thank my constituents’: MLA Norm Letnick says goodbye

‘Most of all I thank my constituents’: MLA Norm Letnick says goodbye

Letnick announced in April 2023 that he was stepping down after his current term
‘There just comes a time’: Kelowna-Mission MLA Merrifield not seeking re-election

‘There just comes a time’: Kelowna-Mission MLA Merrifield not seeking re-election

Renee Merrifield made the announcement on Thursday
Update: Power restored in West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland

Update: Power restored in West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland

It went out at approximately 11:15 a.m. on Thursday May 16, 2024
Transit bus versus moving truck on Kelowna’s Enterprise Way

Transit bus versus moving truck on Kelowna’s Enterprise Way

It’s not clear what caused the crash or if there were any injuries
Opinions needed on City of Kelowna’s climate and sustainability strategies

Opinions needed on City of Kelowna’s climate and sustainability strategies

Participation can be done by survey or attending one of three open houses before June 9
Drinking alcohol now allowed in 8 Kelowna parks

Drinking alcohol now allowed in 8 Kelowna parks

Signage will be posted at parks where responsible alcohol consumption is permitted
Heritage and housing availability clash at Kelowna public hearing

Heritage and housing availability clash at Kelowna public hearing

Amendments to Official Community Plan to align with housing legislation adopted by council
Jill of All Trades at Okanagan College Kelowna campus

Jill of All Trades at Okanagan College Kelowna campus

One hundred young women from high schools across the Okanagan, Similkameen, Shuswap are attending
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