Brendan Shykora

Vernon

Multimedia Journalist at The Morning Star (Vernon, BC)

Black Press Media reporter @VernonNews | All opinions my own | send your story tips to [email protected] 💐 | cursed Canucks fan | He/him

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Articles

BREAKING: Former Vernon hockey coach sentenced for sexual assault of minor

15 hours ago | keremeosreview.com | Brendan Shykora

WARNING: This article contains details of a criminal sexual assault trial which may be disturbing to some readers. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence, contact Archway Society for Domestic Peace at 250-542-1122. All programs are easily accessible, free of charge and confidential. A Vernon businessman and former hockey player and coach is being put behind bars for nearly two years.
BREAKING: Former Vernon hockey coach sentenced for sexual assault of minor

15 hours ago | similkameenspotlight.com | Brendan Shykora

WARNING: This article contains details of a criminal sexual assault trial which may be disturbing to some readers. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence, contact Archway Society for Domestic Peace at 250-542-1122. All programs are easily accessible, free of charge and confidential. A Vernon businessman and former hockey player and coach is being put behind bars for nearly two years.
BREAKING: Former Vernon hockey coach sentenced for sexual assault of minor

15 hours ago | eaglevalleynews.com | Brendan Shykora

WARNING: This article contains details of a criminal sexual assault trial which may be disturbing to some readers. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence, contact Archway Society for Domestic Peace at 250-542-1122. All programs are easily accessible, free of charge and confidential. A Vernon businessman and former hockey player and coach is being put behind bars for nearly two years.
BREAKING: Former Vernon hockey coach sentenced for sexual assault of minor

15 hours ago | westknews.com | Brendan Shykora

WARNING: This article contains details of a criminal sexual assault trial which may be disturbing to some readers. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sexual violence, contact Archway Society for Domestic Peace at 250-542-1122. All programs are easily accessible, free of charge and confidential. A Vernon businessman and former hockey player and coach is being put behind bars for nearly two years.
BREAKING: Former Vernon hockey coach sentenced for sexual assault

15 hours ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Brendan Shykora

A local businessman and former hockey player and coach is being put behind bars. Keith Chase was sentenced in Vernon Court Thursday, April 24 to 23 months for sexual assault.
PHOTOS: Vernon students test their firefighting skills

18 hours ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Brendan Shykora

Students in Vernon are being given a hands-on firefighting experience that could serve as a valuable precursor to a career in the profession. Vernon Fire Rescue Services held its Firefighter for a Day training experience at the downtown fire hall Wednesday, April 23. A total of 14 female Grade 10 students took part.
Strong voter turnout in Vernon at advance polls

3 days ago | kelownacapnews.com | Brendan Shykora

As the old adage of democracy says, if you don't vote, you have no right to complain later. And residents in Vernon seem to be taking that message to heart. Advance voting for the federal election kicked off Friday, April 18, and long lines could be seen at Vernon polling stations throughout the first half of the day. Ron Allen, central polls supervisor with Elections Canada, was at the polling station at the Schubert Centre on 30th Avenue.
Enderby reservoir construction prompts stage 2 water restrictions

4 days ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Brendan Shykora

Reservoir construction in Enderby will lead to Stage 2 water restrictions for the city's residents starting May 1. The restrictions will require residents to do things differently to ensure there is enough water to meet community needs, the city said in a press release Thursday.
Vernon agency touts Denim Day to support sexual assault victims

4 days ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Brendan Shykora

Trigger Warning: This article contains discussions of sexual assault which may be distressing for some readers. If you need support, consider reaching out to Archway Society for Domestic Peace at 250-542-1122. All programs are easily accessible, free of charge and confidential. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and a Vernon agency that provides services for victims is using the occasion to raise awareness and stand in solidarity with survivors as part of a global movement.
Vernon choir donates concert proceeds to support 5 school music programs

5 days ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Brendan Shykora

A Vernon choir has once again provided funds to local schools for the purchase of instruments and equipment that will help students bring their music to life. The Vernon Community Singers recently presented $700 cheques to five schools within the Vernon School District.