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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

City of Kelowna receives $25M in funding for new childcare spaces

City of Kelowna receives $25M in funding for new childcare spaces

Spaces being added to three new recreation facilities planned for Glenmore, Mission, Parkinson Rec
Kelowna Fire Department gets $3 million to upgrade 911 system

Kelowna Fire Department gets $3 million to upgrade 911 system

The new system will allow callers to use text and video with improved improved location accuracy
Kelowna’s KF Aerospace to maintain Canadian military aircraft

Kelowna’s KF Aerospace to maintain Canadian military aircraft

The federal government announced on Nov. 30 that it had selected the Boeing P-8A aircraft
A history of snowboarding at Big White

A history of snowboarding at Big White

Big White has hosted many snowboarding events over the years
Kelowna high school student delegate at Dubai Climate Change Summit

Kelowna high school student delegate at Dubai Climate Change Summit

École Okanagan Mission Secondary School student Erin Work is attending COP28 Dec. 3-11
Innkeepers Gala raises $150K for Kelowna General Hospital Foundation

Innkeepers Gala raises $150K for Kelowna General Hospital Foundation

The event was hosted by Hotel Eldorado and Argus Properties on Nov. 18
Almost 1 in 5 B.C. seniors at risk of homelessness: Report

Almost 1 in 5 B.C. seniors at risk of homelessness: Report

The report comes from the United Way BC
Giving hits home for Okanagan business and charitable group

Giving hits home for Okanagan business and charitable group

Ashley HomeStore donating $30,000 in store credits and funds to help families rebuild after wildfires
Short-term rental rules may not affect Okanagan regional district

Short-term rental rules may not affect Okanagan regional district

Owners of property at La Casa have concerns over new rules
Prayer at B.C. councils violates Supreme Court ruling: Secular group

Prayer at B.C. councils violates Supreme Court ruling: Secular group

The information is contained in a report by the BC Humanist Association