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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

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's KF Aerospace founder named to Order of Canada

Kelowna's KF Aerospace founder named to Order of Canada

The Order of Canada is one of our country's highest honours
Kelowna's Hockey Fest welcomes hall of famer, NHL stars

Kelowna's Hockey Fest welcomes hall of famer, NHL stars

The event will feature NHL alumni and current players
Province wants Kelowna to build nearly 9k new homes in five years

Province wants Kelowna to build nearly 9k new homes in five years

Approximately 55,478 homes are expected to be delivered by the second set of target communities
'Women's Strike' in Kelowna marks anniversary of Roe v. Wade reversal

'Women's Strike' in Kelowna marks anniversary of Roe v. Wade reversal

Women’s Strike - A March for Reproductive Justice events took place in communities across Canada and the United States
Okanagan drivers urged to help prevent wildlife collisions

Okanagan drivers urged to help prevent wildlife collisions

The risk of wildlife collisions increases at this time of year due to seasonal habits
Survey of Okanagan tech sector to identify challenges, opportunities

Survey of Okanagan tech sector to identify challenges, opportunities

Accelerate Okanagan has contracted KPMG to conduct a survey of the tech sector which is open until June 30
Okanagan bat lovers can show their support with designer threads

Okanagan bat lovers can show their support with designer threads

Clothing options include a t-shirt, long-sleeved shirt, and a hoodie
Workplace fatality at Kelowna construction site

Workplace fatality at Kelowna construction site

The incident happened at the Mission Heights project in the 2200 block of Springfield Road
West Kelowna firefighters knock down grass fire near Darroch Field

West Kelowna firefighters knock down grass fire near Darroch Field

Firefighters were called to the area on East Boundary Road just after 2 p.m. 
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