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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

Public hearing for apartment complex planned in West Kelowna neighbourhood

Public hearing for apartment complex planned in West Kelowna neighbourhood

Surrey-based developer plans to build five, four-storey buildings at 2741 Auburn Road
West Kelowna council asking public approval to borrow $8M for new fire hall

West Kelowna council asking public approval to borrow $8M for new fire hall

Council voted in favour of using the Alternative Approval Process to borrow the funds
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
New development at Kelowna’s Train Station Pub property on track

New development at Kelowna’s Train Station Pub property on track

Development includes two new buildings and expansion of existing liquor store
Kelowna council to consider nearly 5 per cent property tax hike

Kelowna council to consider nearly 5 per cent property tax hike

Council sits down for day-long budget deliberations on Dec. 7, 2023
Peachland ready to party with Christmas Light-Up

Peachland ready to party with Christmas Light-Up

Peachland’s Christmas Light Up is Fri., Dec. 1 at Heritage Park
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
Kelowna business owners have until Jan. 15 to renew licences

Kelowna business owners have until Jan. 15 to renew licences

The city issued 12,015 business licences in 2022
City of Kelowna launches lobbyist registry

City of Kelowna launches lobbyist registry

Requires individuals, organizations seeking to influence council decisions to document activities
Province pledges $10.5M to help Okanagan businesses deal with crime, vandalism

Province pledges $10.5M to help Okanagan businesses deal with crime, vandalism

Securing Small Business Rebate Program helps with crime and vandalism repairs, preventative measures