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Gary Barnes

Gary Barnes

I joined Black Press Media in January 2022. With more than 30 years of experience in news reporting and radio broadcasting, I've worked in newsrooms in Castlegar, Vernon, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Vancouver, Victoria, Squamish, and Merritt. I returned to the Okanagan in 2018 after eight years as the assistant manager for Canadian Forces Radio Europe in the Netherlands. I also created and managed an internet radio station for several First Nations in the Nicola Valley.

Phone
778-738-0603
Email
gary.barnes@kelownacapnews.com

Recent Work by Gary

Cops for Kids cycling up to support Okanagan families in need

Cops for Kids cycling up to support Okanagan families in need

Increased need has strained resources and the charity’s Cops for Kids annual bike ride is still months away
Controversial rezoning of West Kelowna mobile home park back at council

Controversial rezoning of West Kelowna mobile home park back at council

All tenants of the park have been relocated
No home for hygiene centre to help unhoused in West Kelowna

No home for hygiene centre to help unhoused in West Kelowna

The Westside Resource Hygiene Centrec was postponed at council’s June 11 meeting due to concerns with the location
Picture perfect Peachland photo contest open to residents

Picture perfect Peachland photo contest open to residents

Peachland residents have a chance to show off their community with photographs. The Capture Peachland contest is open until July 29.
Feedback wanted for design of Kelowna's Manhattan Point Park

Feedback wanted for design of Kelowna's Manhattan Point Park

Recommendations to identify uses, priorities and aesthetic options for the site are being sought
City of Kelowna retools construction noise bylaw

City of Kelowna retools construction noise bylaw

The Canadian Home Builders’ Association Central Okanagan asked council to reconsider original changes
Kelowna council to consider Harvey/Burtch redevelopment plan

Kelowna council to consider Harvey/Burtch redevelopment plan

Proposal shows seven buildings, including towers ranging from six to 26 stories
Kelowna RCMP initiate Inadmissible Patrons Policy for the summer

Kelowna RCMP initiate Inadmissible Patrons Policy for the summer

The goal of the program is to ensure community safety from individuals involved in violent and organized crime
Many Okanagan drivers don't know 'slow down, move over' law

Many Okanagan drivers don't know 'slow down, move over' law

Survey finds many B.C. drivers don't know the law regarding vehicles with flashing amber lights
Kelowna artists celebrating 18 years of 'art by the lake'

Kelowna artists celebrating 18 years of 'art by the lake'

Art by the Lake Show and Sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday
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