News Items tag as: Bruce Cook

Nationwide casting call for Kelowna-based TV series 'By Hook or By Cook'
April 19, 2022 - 5:08 PM

If you are looking for your next adventure, Kelowna-based Render Digital Media is calling for cast members for the upcoming season three of By Hook or By Cook.
Paralyzed Okanagan freestyle motocross rider's remarkable recovery featured in documentary
July 09, 2016 - 2:30 PM

KELOWNA - A freestyle motocross rider from Kelowna who was paralyzed two years ago while attempting a double front flip will be featured in a documentary airing this weekend on NBC.
Most bike thefts in Kelowna are crimes of convenience
May 13, 2016 - 2:30 PM

"PEOPLE OF LIMITED ECONOMIC MEANS STILL NEED TO GET AROUND"
VIDEO: Nitro Circus honours Okanagan athlete’s historic return to the ramp
October 19, 2015 - 10:30 AM

KELOWNA - The biggest freestyle motocross and action sports promotion in the world is honouring a Kelowna rider who made history last week as the first paraplegic to pull of a backflip in front of a major audience.
Paralyzed Okanagan FMX rider makes history
October 15, 2015 - 9:00 PM

'WHEN YOU PUT YOUR MIND TO SOMETHING YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN'
New film to focus on Kelowna motocross rider Bruce Cook
May 06, 2015 - 1:52 PM

KELOWNA - Bruce Cook, the freestyle motocross rider who was paralyzed last year attempting a difficult stunt, will be the focus of a new film by local filmmaker Carey Missler.
Bruce Cook back on his bike for first time since tragic accident
October 03, 2014 - 12:54 PM

KELOWNA - Nine months after Kelowna freestyle motocross rider Bruce Cook was paralyzed attempting the first ever double front flip, he is already back doing what he loves more than anything.
Paralyzed FMX rider Bruce Cook gets stolen bike back thanks to social media
August 15, 2014 - 12:03 PM

KELOWNA – Thanks to social media and the quick actions of a friend, paralyzed freestyle motocross rider Bruce Cook has his stolen bike back.
Friends rally to help paralyzed FMX rider
February 13, 2014 - 2:09 PM

KELOWNA – Friends of freestyle motocross rider and Kelowna native Bruce Cook have begun a fundraising campaign to help pay for his recovery following a tragic accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
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Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
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News Items tag as: Bruce Cook

Nationwide casting call for Kelowna-based TV series 'By Hook or By Cook'

Paralyzed Okanagan freestyle motocross rider's remarkable recovery featured in documentary

Most bike thefts in Kelowna are crimes of convenience

VIDEO: Nitro Circus honours Okanagan athlete’s historic return to the ramp

Paralyzed Okanagan FMX rider makes history

New film to focus on Kelowna motocross rider Bruce Cook

Bruce Cook back on his bike for first time since tragic accident

Paralyzed FMX rider Bruce Cook gets stolen bike back thanks to social media

Friends rally to help paralyzed FMX rider

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