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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

Court sides with Okanagan man who defied wildfire evacuation order

Court sides with Okanagan man who defied wildfire evacuation order

The court case stems from an evacuation order that was issued due to the White Rock Lake wildfire
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Accused murderer in North Okanagan mom's death has court case delayed again

Accused murderer in North Okanagan mom's death has court case delayed again

Vitali Stefanski, charged with second-degree murder, has had his court case pushed back to Sept. 12
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Snow in August? Vernon ski hill blanketed with the white stuff

Snow in August? Vernon ski hill blanketed with the white stuff

SilverStar Mountain Resort and the Vernon Snowmobile Association blanketed with white stuff
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Vernon cyclist smashes female record at 500-mile Utah race

Vernon cyclist smashes female record at 500-mile Utah race

At the Hoodoo 500, Leah Goldstein broke the previous female record time by over eight hours
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UPDATE: Revelstoke's Frontier Motel restaurant goes up in flames

UPDATE: Revelstoke's Frontier Motel restaurant goes up in flames

The restaurant was destroyed, but crews were able to save the nearby motel rooms and gas station
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'We'll never forget him': Vernon newspaper editor's memorial bench unveiled

'We'll never forget him': Vernon newspaper editor's memorial bench unveiled

An event honouring the late Glenn Mitchell was held at Lakeview Park Saturday morning
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New wildfire sparks west of Kelowna

New wildfire sparks west of Kelowna

The fire is an estimated 1.1 hectares in size
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Evacuation alerts end for North Okanagan's Hullcar wildfire

Evacuation alerts end for North Okanagan's Hullcar wildfire

The fire is not expected to spread beyond its current boundaries
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Successful small-scale ignition on North Okanagan wildfire

Successful small-scale ignition on North Okanagan wildfire

A planned ignition is currently underway at the 716-hectare blaze
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No overnight growth for 700-hectare North Okanagan wildfire

No overnight growth for 700-hectare North Okanagan wildfire

The Wildfire of Note is still an estimated 700 hectares in size
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