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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

Popular Kelowna brewery and bowling lanes expanding to Vernon

Popular Kelowna brewery and bowling lanes expanding to Vernon

BNA Brewing Co. is opening a Vernon location this fall
Vernon lawyer suspended for numerous acts of professional misconduct

Vernon lawyer suspended for numerous acts of professional misconduct

M. Shane Dugas misappropriated funds by depositing money into his personal account, among other transgressions
Lumby mayor suing ICBC over damaged camper van

Lumby mayor suing ICBC over damaged camper van

Kevin Acton is taking ICBC to small claims court after saying they undervalued his 1985 camper van
Plenty of animals to see at Vernon Wildlife Festival

Plenty of animals to see at Vernon Wildlife Festival

Kangaroos, porcupines and a sloth are among the animals to be found at the Vernon Curling Club this weekend
5-year sentence for ‘wine bottle’ manslaughter of Kelowna woman

5-year sentence for ‘wine bottle’ manslaughter of Kelowna woman

With credit for time already served, Paige Howse will serve an additional 20 months in jail
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
Kelowna man offers $260K to rename Enderby arena after uncle

Kelowna man offers $260K to rename Enderby arena after uncle

Colin Pritchard is prepared to donate major funds if the city agrees to rename arena in honour of John Pritchard
Former Vernon hockey coach’s sexual assault retrial continues

Former Vernon hockey coach’s sexual assault retrial continues

The case stems from an incident in 2004 when the alleged victim was 16
Vernon police searching for wanted woman

Vernon police searching for wanted woman

Monika Henkel is wanted for driving while prohibited and being unlawfully in a dwelling
VIDEO: Vernon woman who overcame disability awarded for anti-bullying work

VIDEO: Vernon woman who overcame disability awarded for anti-bullying work

Samantha Sewell is a recipient of a 2024 Courage to Come Back Award
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