Brendan Shykora is a journalist at Black Press Media. He covers a diverse range of themes including construction and real estate, agriculture, culture and society, as well as health and wellness, with a particular focus on mental health and competitive sports. Brendan's work has been featured in numerous publications, including the Burns Lake Lakes District News and the Alberni Valley News, among others.
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Brendan Shykora's coverage primarily focuses on local events, sports, crime, and community initiatives within the North Okanagan region of British Columbia. If you have a story related to local sports events or developments in the North Okanagan area, particularly around Vernon, he may be interested in covering it.
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The restrictions will come into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday, July 24
By: Brendan Shykora
'In a matter of minutes, conditions inside a vehicle can become dangerous for an animal'
By: Brendan Shykora
The largest of the two wildfires is currently 0.6 hectares in size
By: Brendan Shykora
An evacuation order has been issued for properties near Big Bar Lake due to a wildfire Friday, July 17, 2026. (Caralyn Goodfellow/Facebook)
By: Brendan Shykora
107 properties are under an evacuation order and must leave the area immediately
By: Brendan Shykora
131 properties are under an evacuation order and must leave the area immediately
By: Brendan Shykora
Owner suing broker for negligence after $1.2 million shortfall in coverage
By: Brendan Shykora
People can buy tickets to watch Argentina versus Spain at the Vernon Recreation Centre Sunday at noon
By: Brendan Shykora
An aerial view of the French Bar Creek wildfire taken Saturday, July 18, 2026. (BC Wildfire Service photo)
By: Brendan Shykora
Two addressed properties and one unaddressed property must evacuate immediately
