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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

Secular group petitions B.C. municipalities to stop prayer at meetings

Secular group petitions B.C. municipalities to stop prayer at meetings

‘We’re asking for specific commitments that these communities will end the unconstitutional practice’
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
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
B.C.’s problems fixable says BC United Leader Falcon during Kelowna visit

B.C.’s problems fixable says BC United Leader Falcon during Kelowna visit

Falcon was in the city attending a private function for retiring Kelowna-West MLA Ben Stewart
PHOTOS: Protesters show up at Kelowna homeless housing announcement

PHOTOS: Protesters show up at Kelowna homeless housing announcement

‘The need for shelter and housing solutions in our community has never been greater’
Inflation, crime, war: Topics for Conservative Leader Poilievre in Kelowna

Inflation, crime, war: Topics for Conservative Leader Poilievre in Kelowna

Poilievre will also attend a ‘Bring It Home’ rally in Oliver, Wednesday evening
4 wildfire fighters killed in Highway 1 crash near Ashcroft

4 wildfire fighters killed in Highway 1 crash near Ashcroft

Four people were killed in the head-on collision
Resources, warnings accompany people home in aftermath of B.C. wildfires

Resources, warnings accompany people home in aftermath of B.C. wildfires

Officials working to prepare and protect those returning after West Kelowna wildfire
Canada-wide drug smuggling operation taken down by Kelowna RCMP

Canada-wide drug smuggling operation taken down by Kelowna RCMP

A year-long investigation led to the seizure of drugs, guns and properties in several provinces
More homes burnt from McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna

More homes burnt from McDougall Creek wildfire in West Kelowna

Number of properties burned in the Central Okanagan has increased from 181 to 189