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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.

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

Recent Work by Gary

Kelowna getting new and renovated seniors long-term care homes

Kelowna getting new and renovated seniors long-term care homes

Health Minister Adrian Dix made the announcement at Mission Creek Landing seniors home on June 28
Kelowna Rockets to bid for 2026 Memorial Cup

Kelowna Rockets to bid for 2026 Memorial Cup

The team and the City of Kelowna made a joint announcement at  a media event on June 13
Okanagan growers continue to squeeze fruit co-op for answers

Okanagan growers continue to squeeze fruit co-op for answers

Growers have several concerns with how the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative conducts business
Kelowna’s KF Aerospace, partner land $11B federal government contract

Kelowna’s KF Aerospace, partner land $11B federal government contract

The contract was awarded to SkyAlyne, a partnership with Montreal aviation company CAE
Former Kelowna Rocket Leon Draisaitl ready for Stanley Cup Final

Former Kelowna Rocket Leon Draisaitl ready for Stanley Cup Final

Draisaitl helped the Rockets win the 2015 WHL Championship
‘Connected to my culture’: Kelowna Indigenous beadwork artist on national stage

‘Connected to my culture’: Kelowna Indigenous beadwork artist on national stage

Sandy Sault-Hartwick is attending the Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival in Toronto
Growers and farmers protest at BC Tree Fruits Cooperative in Kelowna

Growers and farmers protest at BC Tree Fruits Cooperative in Kelowna

They want the BCTFC to live up to promises following the expansion of a packing house in Oliver
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’
Another lawsuit filed against UBC over ‘unsafe to enter’ Kelowna apartment

Another lawsuit filed against UBC over ‘unsafe to enter’ Kelowna apartment

Natasha Chance is seeking general, special, and punitive damages
Kelowna 5th in Canada for credit card debt: Study

Kelowna 5th in Canada for credit card debt: Study

The average outstanding balance per capita is $3,394 according to Money.ca
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