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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Armstrong stick curlers celebrate world championship title

1 day ago | saobserver.net | Brendan Shykora

Derrell Sears and John Campbell have put Armstrong on the map in the world of stick curling. And as a thank-you for representing the city so well at the World Open Stick Curling Championships in Edmonton in late April, the Armstrong Curling Club threw a party for the pair who have curled as a team since 2016.
Vernon motorcyclist killed in crash on Westside Road

1 day ago | lakecountrycalendar.com | Brendan Shykora

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Westside Road Tuesday afternoon. The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision in the 11000 block of Westside Road around 3:45 p.m. May 13. Police officers, ambulances and the local fire department responded. An investigation determined the motorcycle was travelling north when it entered a speed wobble and crossed the centre line, colliding head-on with a pickup truck.
Vernon motorcyclist killed in crash on Westside Road

1 day ago | kelownacapnews.com | Brendan Shykora

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Westside Road Tuesday afternoon. The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision in the 11000 block of Westside Road around 3:45 p.m. May 13. Police officers, ambulances and the local fire department responded. An investigation determined the motorcycle was travelling north when it entered a speed wobble and crossed the centre line, colliding head-on with a pickup truck.
Vernon motorcyclist killed in crash on Westside Road

1 day ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Brendan Shykora

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Westside Road Tuesday afternoon. The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision in the 11000 block of Westside Road around 3:45 p.m. May 13. Police officers, ambulances and the local fire department responded. An investigation determined the motorcycle was travelling north when it entered a speed wobble and crossed the centre line, colliding head-on with a pickup truck.
Vernon motorcyclist killed in crash on Westside Road

1 day ago | pentictonwesternnews.com | Brendan Shykora

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on Westside Road Tuesday afternoon. The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP received a report of a two-vehicle collision in the 11000 block of Westside Road around 3:45 p.m. May 13. Police officers, ambulances and the local fire department responded. An investigation determined the motorcycle was travelling north when it entered a speed wobble and crossed the centre line, colliding head-on with a pickup truck.
New BC Dragoons commander takes charge in Vernon, wants to grow regiment

2 days ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Brendan Shykora

A new commander is heading up the BC Dragoons following a ceremony in Vernon earlier this month, and he has his sights set on continuing to grow the regiment. The BC Dragoons held a Change of Command parade at Sicily Parade Square on 15th Avenue May 3, which marked the official passing of command of the regiment from Lt. Col. Trevor Waaga to Lt. Col. Wade Peters. Brigade commander Col. Paul Lindsay presided over the change of command.
Low-flying helicopters inspecting North Okanagan natural gas lines

2 days ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Brendan Shykora

North Okanagan residents may hear the humming of helicopter rotor systems overhead, but it's not a cause for concern. Starting Wednesday, May 14, low-level helicopter flights will be taking place throughout the region as part of FortisBC's annual natural gas line inspection program.
Vernon man found guilty of possessing firearm illegally in Polson Park

2 days ago | vernonmorningstar.com | Brendan Shykora

A Vernon man has been found guilty of illegally possessing a firearm, despite his claim that it was a case of innocent possession as he intended to turn it in to the police. In a BC Supreme Court decision published May 9, Justice Steven Wilson found Maxwell Buchanen, 29, guilty of possession of an unloaded, prohibited or restricted firearm along with readily accessible ammunition, and possession of a firearm without being the registered owner.
UPDATE: Motorcycle crash leaves Vernon man with life-threatening injuries

2 days ago | kelownacapnews.com | Brendan Shykora

Update: 10:40 a.m. May 13 A Vernon man suffered life-threatening injuries in a motorcycle crash on Highway 97 at the north end of Vernon on Friday. Officers from the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP responded to the single-vehicle crash around 5:45 p.m. May 9. Media relations officer Cpl. Tania Finn said the motorcycle was travelling southbound on Highway 97 when it went off the road and down an embankment before hitting a tree.
B.C. teacher and her daughter, 5, battling cancer at the same time

4 days ago | quesnelobserver.com | Brendan Shykora

Funds are being raised for an Armstrong family that has been dealt two devastating blows. Five-year-old Annalynn has been bravely fighting leukemia since 2023. Tragically, during this time, her mother, Heather (MacKillop) Beattie, was diagnosed with stage four cancer. The mother and daughter are fighting side by side as Heather travels to Kelowna for chemotherapy and radiation, while Annalynn makes trips to Kelowna and Vancouver for chemo treatments.

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Brendan Shykora @brendanshykora

13 Apr 25

Yet another example of how algorithms are utterly poisoning our public discourse: Anyone else read the comments on high-engagement tweets and notice the first comment that appears beneath it is always the most batshit insane thing you’ve ever read?

Brendan Shykora @brendanshykora

4 Apr 25

RT @NateSilver538: This tariffs thing is like if a whole tribe of high-follower accounts on Twitter were forced to defend the Luka trade.

Brendan Shykora @brendanshykora

1 Apr 25

This sets a terrible precedent.