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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

Mental health, loneliness concern for Okanagan youth: Survey

Mental health, loneliness concern for Okanagan youth: Survey

2023 BC Adolescent Health Survey found a decrease in youth rating their mental health as good or excellent
FortisBC updates how Okanagan, Kootenay EV owners pay for charging

FortisBC updates how Okanagan, Kootenay EV owners pay for charging

Instead of a per-minute cost customers will pay based on the actual amount of electricity they use
NDP response to cancer, healthcare inadequate: Kelowna BC United members

NDP response to cancer, healthcare inadequate: Kelowna BC United members

B.C. United recently released its ‘United to Fix Healthcare Patient Bill of Rights'
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
New Okanagan BC United candidates confident of election win

New Okanagan BC United candidates confident of election win

Candidates from Coldstream to Penticton were on hand to speak with party members at a West Kelowna event
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
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