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Brendan Shykora

Brendan Shykora

I started my career with the Morning Star as a carrier at the age of eight. I went on to earn 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, and interned at the Ottawa Citizen. Whenever I have spare time, I enjoy reading and playing golf.
I always enjoy engaging with people in the community I serve. Email me at brendan.shykora@vernonmorningstar.com with questions, comments and story tips.

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

Recent Work by Brendan

Vernon Cineplex cancels controversial film screening 'in support of Pride Month'

Vernon Cineplex cancels controversial film screening 'in support of Pride Month'

Galaxy Cinemas was set to offer a private screening of The War on Children on June 15
Vernon Cineplex draws criticism for screening anti-LGBTQ+ film during Pride Month

Vernon Cineplex draws criticism for screening anti-LGBTQ+ film during Pride Month

Galaxy Cinemas says it is not selling tickets to the public as it is a private screening put on by the Freedom Network
Ex-husband of slain Lumby mother charged with second-degree murder

Ex-husband of slain Lumby mother charged with second-degree murder

Vitali Stefanski was arrested and charged Friday, May 31
Police watchdog investigating leadup to death of North Okanagan woman

Police watchdog investigating leadup to death of North Okanagan woman

The IIO says woman was found deceased on April 14, the same date that RCMP found remains of Tatjana Stefanski
Crown seeks 7-9 year jail sentence for Vernon manslaughter of Kelowna woman

Crown seeks 7-9 year jail sentence for Vernon manslaughter of Kelowna woman

Paige Courtney Howse previously pleaded guilty of manslaughter in the death of Kelowna woman Alishia Lemp
‘Justice for Tatjana’: Vigil honours memory of slain North Okanagan mother

‘Justice for Tatjana’: Vigil honours memory of slain North Okanagan mother

The release of the suspect in the death of Tatjana Stefanski has the community angry and fearful
North Okanagan author in the running for prestigious non-fiction prize

North Okanagan author in the running for prestigious non-fiction prize

Emelia Symington-Fedy, who published her debut memoir Skid Dogs in 2023, has been shortlisted for the Hubert Evans Non-Fiction Prize
B.C. wheelchair curler inducted into World Curling Hall of Fame

B.C. wheelchair curler inducted into World Curling Hall of Fame

Veron’s Sonja Gaudet won Paralympic gold in 2006, 2010 and 2014
Conservancy in the works to protect North Okanagan mountain from logging

Conservancy in the works to protect North Okanagan mountain from logging

Community advocates are looking to protect Rose Swanson Mountain, which BC Timber Sales plans to log
B.C. couple plead not guilty to neglect charges 4 years after child’s death

B.C. couple plead not guilty to neglect charges 4 years after child’s death

Brian William Harold Chciuk and Keisha Mari McCrea are charged with failure to provide necessities of life
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