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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 [email protected] with questions, comments and story tips.

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Recent Work by Brendan

B.C. family launches petition to keep murderer in jail, 43 years later

B.C. family launches petition to keep murderer in jail, 43 years later

Shelley Boden and her daughter, Jessica Lehman, are circulating a petition to the Parole Board of Canada to keep mass murderer David Ennis behind bars
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BC Conservatives have ideas on responding to new U.S. lumber tariffs

BC Conservatives have ideas on responding to new U.S. lumber tariffs

Conservative leader John Rustad and MLA Ward Stamer took aim at Eby's government Tuesday, saying levies or an 'outright ban' on U.S. thermal coal shipments are needed in response to the lumber tariffs
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State of emergency declared in B.C.’s North Thompson tied to risk posed by illegal dam

State of emergency declared in B.C.’s North Thompson tied to risk posed by illegal dam

Evacuation alert in place for 14 properties with unauthorized dam on Fadear Lake in danger of failing
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Overregulation has put B.C. forestry industry in 'crisis', says MLA

Overregulation has put B.C. forestry industry in 'crisis', says MLA

Kamloops-North Thompson's Ward Stamer says B.C. government is not respecting industry or its workers
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Elections BC doles out penalties to Vancouver billionaire, sitting and former MLAs

Elections BC doles out penalties to Vancouver billionaire, sitting and former MLAs

Lululemon founder Chip Wilson, Peace River South MLA Larry Neufeld, Surrey City Centre candidate Zeeshan Wahla and Nanaimo-Lantzville candidate Gwen O’Mahony were all found to have contravened Election Act in the 2024 B.C. general election
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Ostrich with 'pre-existing condition' dies at B.C. farm, CFIA confirms

Ostrich with 'pre-existing condition' dies at B.C. farm, CFIA confirms

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is holding off on its cull of 300-plus birds, pending a further court decision
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MLA Brodie visits B.C. ostrich farm, calls cull 'government overreach'

MLA Brodie visits B.C. ostrich farm, calls cull 'government overreach'

Dallas Brodie, interim leader of OneBC, says signs at the farm point to the cull of the ostrich flock being 'imminent'
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Vernon's newest centenarian is something of a miracle

Vernon's newest centenarian is something of a miracle

Jean Homeniuk wasn't expected to survive long when she was born. On Sept. 28, she turned 100 years old
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Officials monitoring B.C. homeless encampment treehouse for safety

Officials monitoring B.C. homeless encampment treehouse for safety

The homeless encampment on Highway 97 at 48th Avenue has been catching residents' attention
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BC Liquor store workers picketing as BCGEU job action escalates

BC Liquor store workers picketing as BCGEU job action escalates

Workers at an additional 37 BC Liquor Stores across the province walked off the job Thursday
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