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Brendan Shykora

Brendan Shykora

I started my career with the Morning Star at the age of eight as a carrier. Over time, I pursued my passion for writing and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UBC Okanagan, majoring in English. In 2019, I graduated from the Master of Journalism program at Carleton University. During my time in the capital, I wrote feature articles about star amateur athletes for the Ottawa Sportspage, as I'm an avid sports fan. Whenever I have spare time, I enjoy reading and I like to play golf during the spring, although it's a cruel and unforgiving sport.

Phone
250-550-7921 ext 221
Email
brendan.shykora@vernonmorningstar.com

Recent Work by Brendan

Canadian senior curling championship wraps up at Vernon rink

Canadian senior curling championship wraps up at Vernon rink

Nova Scotia won the championship on the men’s side while Ontario finished atop the women’s bracket
Veteran jailed for Vernon vehicle theft, arson, dangerous driving

Veteran jailed for Vernon vehicle theft, arson, dangerous driving

Ryan Miller, 47, was sentenced to an additional 19 months jail in BC Supreme Court Friday
‘Capacity pressures’ postpone elective surgeries at Vernon hospital

‘Capacity pressures’ postpone elective surgeries at Vernon hospital

Interior Health confirms 10 procedures were postponed this week
Logging truck caught on hydro lines causes Lavington power outage

Logging truck caught on hydro lines causes Lavington power outage

Power was restored to affected residents by 9 a.m. Thursday
Help needed for North Okanagan students struggling with food security

Help needed for North Okanagan students struggling with food security

The Good Food Box is looking to raise $35,000 to provide local fruits and vegetables for the 2024 school year
Vernon seniors centre undeterred by vandalized inclusivity message

Vernon seniors centre undeterred by vandalized inclusivity message

Pride signage was vandalized at the Schubert Centre, but the centre promptly reinstated its welcome message
Winners of North Okanagan shotgun wedding contest ready to tie the knot

Winners of North Okanagan shotgun wedding contest ready to tie the knot

Corey Akerman and Diane Thiessen will get married in front of a live public audience at O’Keefe Ranch Dec. 30. Tickets are now on sale
Kelowna-based vocal ensemble to sing holiday favourites in Vernon

Kelowna-based vocal ensemble to sing holiday favourites in Vernon

Candesca will perform at the Vernon Community Music School Dec. 10
Woman rescued, man arrested in Kamloops after lengthy police chase

Woman rescued, man arrested in Kamloops after lengthy police chase

The man had allegedly forcibly confined a woman in a truck, fled from police along Highway 1
New student inspires Armstrong classmates to learn sign language

New student inspires Armstrong classmates to learn sign language

When Bella first arrived at Highland Park Elementary she couldn’t communicate with anyone, but not for long