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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.

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

Recent Work by Brendan

VIDEO: Crews tackle fire in forested Coldstream area

VIDEO: Crews tackle fire in forested Coldstream area

White smoke can be seen coming from an area off Coldstream Creek Road near Giles Drive
Vernon woman who tried to abduct a child denied release from psychiatric hospital

Vernon woman who tried to abduct a child denied release from psychiatric hospital

Gabriel Hunter Gibson has been held in the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam since 2018
Car crossed centre line in Vernon crash, occupants taken to hospital

Car crossed centre line in Vernon crash, occupants taken to hospital

Two vehicles ended up in the ditch, one on its roof, in crash on Highway 97 south of Meadowlark Road
Pair of passersby help spare Vernon home from grass fire

Pair of passersby help spare Vernon home from grass fire

Rob Jobin and a retired volunteer firefighter kept a Monday grass fire at bay until crews arrived to the scene
Skydiver's main chute fails, lands safely in Vernon

Skydiver's main chute fails, lands safely in Vernon

Vernon Search and Rescue initially responded to a call that the skydiver had landed in Okanagan Lake
Vernon lawyer denied adjournment, conduct hearing goes ahead

Vernon lawyer denied adjournment, conduct hearing goes ahead

Leonard Hil Marriott is accused of misappropriating funds and filing false materials with the B.C. Supreme Court
'We feel unheard and invisible': Vernon seniors rally for higher pensions

'We feel unheard and invisible': Vernon seniors rally for higher pensions

A protest was staged Thursday by Seniors Tin Cup, a group that advocates for fair pensions that keep seniors above the poverty line
Drag bingo to raise funds for Vernon Pride

Drag bingo to raise funds for Vernon Pride

Kelowna drag queen Freida Whales will be hosting drag bingo at the Schubert Centre Friday, July 5
Vernon Search and Rescue conducts 7 rescues in 9 days

Vernon Search and Rescue conducts 7 rescues in 9 days

VSAR was tasked with rescuing an injured camper in Monashee Provincial Park Friday night
Vernon Search and Rescue urges caution after 3 water rescues in a week

Vernon Search and Rescue urges caution after 3 water rescues in a week

VSAR provided water safety tips in a Facebook post Thursday
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