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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

Lake Country Health needs new home to expand community services

Lake Country Health needs new home to expand community services

‘We are battling the ability to expand to the full potential and meet community needs’
Peachland council approves nearly 8 per cent property tax increase

Peachland council approves nearly 8 per cent property tax increase

Council planning for future in provisional budget
‘Great position to be in’: Kelowna council delivers community safety in budget

‘Great position to be in’: Kelowna council delivers community safety in budget

Council and staff spent all day on Dec. 7 going through the proposed 2024 budget item by item
City of Kelowna receives $25M in funding for new childcare spaces

City of Kelowna receives $25M in funding for new childcare spaces

Spaces being added to three new recreation facilities planned for Glenmore, Mission, Parkinson Rec
Okanagan country artist ‘klicks’ with Christmas releasing new song, video

Okanagan country artist ‘klicks’ with Christmas releasing new song, video

Ben Klick also took home two awards from the 2023 BC Country Music Awards in November
Central Okanagan businesses have until Dec. 31 to renew licences

Central Okanagan businesses have until Dec. 31 to renew licences

Deadline applies to businesses based in East and West Electoral Areas
More than $50M increase in Kelowna airport’s 10-year plan

More than $50M increase in Kelowna airport’s 10-year plan

‘The airport’s capital plan is now proposed to be approximately $421 million’
Kelowna Fire Department gets $3 million to upgrade 911 system

Kelowna Fire Department gets $3 million to upgrade 911 system

The new system will allow callers to use text and video with improved improved location accuracy
Rutland developer pays for 2 extra storeys, council questions trade-offs

Rutland developer pays for 2 extra storeys, council questions trade-offs

A six-storey, 105-unit building is planned for Dougall Road North in Kelowna
Kelowna’s KF Aerospace to maintain Canadian military aircraft

Kelowna’s KF Aerospace to maintain Canadian military aircraft

The federal government announced on Nov. 30 that it had selected the Boeing P-8A aircraft