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Brendan Shykora

Brendan Shykora

I started my career with the Morning Star at the age of eight as a carrier. Over time, I pursued my passion for writing and earned 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, as I'm an avid sports fan. Whenever I have spare time, I enjoy reading and I like to play golf during the spring, although it's a cruel and unforgiving sport.

Phone
250-550-7921 ext 221
Email
brendan.shykora@vernonmorningstar.com

Recent Work by Brendan

New student inspires Armstrong classmates to learn sign language

New student inspires Armstrong classmates to learn sign language

When Bella first arrived at Highland Park Elementary she couldn’t communicate with anyone, but not for long
‘A very happy lady’: Vernon senior celebrates 104th birthday

‘A very happy lady’: Vernon senior celebrates 104th birthday

Blanche Schley marked the incredible milestone at her Heritage Square residence Wednesday
RCMP target impaired drivers during Counter Attack operations

RCMP target impaired drivers during Counter Attack operations

The month long initiative aimed at removing impaired drivers from roadways begins Saturday
Lack of snow delays ski season at Vernon’s SilverStar Mountain

Lack of snow delays ski season at Vernon’s SilverStar Mountain

The alpine skiing and snowbaording seeason is now scheduled to start Dec. 8
Vernon vigil marks 90th anniversary of ‘genocidal’ Holodomor

Vernon vigil marks 90th anniversary of ‘genocidal’ Holodomor

People gathererd at city hall Saturday in remembrance of the Ukrainians killed by man-made famine in 1932-33
Vernon rink ousted from curling championships in Winnipeg

Vernon rink ousted from curling championships in Winnipeg

Team B.C. fell short against Quebec, missed the medal rounds
North Okanagan couple’s dock access blocked by BC Supreme Court

North Okanagan couple’s dock access blocked by BC Supreme Court

BC Supreme Court ruled against the couple, whose dock was separated from their property
Vernon considers allowing people to live in RVs on agricultural land

Vernon considers allowing people to live in RVs on agricultural land

A staff recommendation to allow the RVs comes after a Vernon couple’s lengthy battle with the city over their living arrangement
Young Okanagan writers have the chance to become published

Young Okanagan writers have the chance to become published

Submissions are still open for the 2023 Okanagan Young Writers’ Awards
Coldstream writer wins $60K national poetry award

Coldstream writer wins $60K national poetry award

Laisha Rosnau is the winner of the 2023 Latner Griffin Writers’ Trust Poetry Prize