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KAREN HILL - GROUP PUBLISHER

Karen Hill
In 2006, I took on the position of publisher at the Vernon Morning Star. After four years there, I made my way back to Kelowna in September 2010...

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Jen Zielinski - Bureau Chief of B.C. Interior South Division

Jen Zielinski
I am a broadcast journalism graduate from BCIT and hold a bachelor of arts degree in political science and sociology from Thompson Rivers University. I enjoy volunteering with local organizations, such as the Okanagan Humane Society.

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Stephanie Stecyk - Multimedia Marketing Manager

Stephanie Stecyk
I started my career at the Vernon Morning Star in August 1993. I began in telemarketing but soon transitioned into sales, where I have remained ever since.

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Jennifer Smith - Editor (She/Her)

Jennifer Smith
20-year-Morning Star veteran

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Brendan Shykora - Multimedia Journalist

Brendan Shykora
I started at the Morning Star as a carrier at the age of 8. In 2019 graduated from the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University.

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Bowen Assman - Multimedia Journalist

Bowen Assman
I joined The Morning Star team in January 2023 as a reporter. Before that, I spent 10 months covering sports in Kelowna.

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Roger Knox - Senior Multimedia Journalist

Roger Knox
I am a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in the industry. I started my career in radio and have spent the last 21 years working with Black Press Media.

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Jules le Roux - Multimedia Marketing Specialist

Jules le Roux
I began my career with Black Press in October 2020. I’m looking forward to working with the community and expanding my professional experience.

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Rodd Cruikshank - Multimedia Marketing Specialist

Rodd Cruikshank
From my years of experience, I understand that consistent messaging is crucial for any effective marketing plan. I am here to help you create a strong marketing strategy and deliver your message effectively.

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Tammy Stelmachowich - Multimedia Marketing Specialist

Tammy Stelmachowich
I started working for Black Press Media in 1999. I began my journey in Salmon Arm, moved on to Sicamous, and then to Vernon, Revelstoke, Winfield, and back to Vernon again.

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Barry Gerding - Regional Editor (He/Him)

Barry Gerding
Senior regional reporter for Black Press Media in the Okanagan. I have been a journalist in the B.C. community newspaper field for 37 years...

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Lauren Collins - Canadian Digital Content Editor

Lauren Collins
I'm a provincial reporter for Black Press Media's provincial team, after my journalism career took me around B.C. since I was 19 years old.

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Wolf Depner - Legislative Multimedia Journalist

Wolf Depner
I joined the national team with Black Press Media in 2023 from the Peninsula News Review, where I had reported on Vancouver Island's Saanich Peninsula since 2019.

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