Klaudia Van Emmerik
Anchor/Producer
Born in Poland, Klaudia Van Emmerik immigrated to Canada with her parents when she was eight years old. She received a major in German and a minor in French from the University of Victoria.
Klaudia attended the British Columbia Institute of Technology, where she received a diploma in broadcast journalism. Her first break came at Victoria’s AM 900 Radio in 1998. Not long after, she made the leap into television, and headed north to work at NTV in Dawson Creek.
From there, it was back to her hometown of Victoria, where she spent three years reporting and anchoring at CHUM Television.
Klaudia then spent a year at CFJC Television in Kamloops, reporting and anchoring the 11 p.m. news. She was thrilled to relocate to Okanagan in 2005 to join the award-winning CHBC Television team.
A huge animal lover, Klaudia volunteered and supported the SPCA for 15 years.
The British Columbia SPCA honoured her in 2012 for media excellence, and Shaw presented her with a humanitarian award in 2014.
She currently supports rescue work done by the Okanagan Humane Society.
Klaudia is married. She and her husband Matt have a son named Finley, who was born in 2015.
Her hobbies include volunteering, running, hiking, skiing, boating, and spending time with family.
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Video Archives
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Underwhelming Okanagan tourism season despite fewer wildfire impacts
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New surgical oncology program in Kelowna
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Global Okanagan Adopt A Pet: Bella
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It’s a buyer’s market in Kelowna
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BC Tree Fruits members demand government action to save co-op
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Residents living next to Kelowna supportive housing call for city’s help
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Trees illegally chopped down in Kelowna park
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Re-building of homes, lives underway one year after destructive North Shuswap wildfire
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Kelowna residents displaced by UBO Okanagan construction forced to move again
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Fire destroys Okanagan home and nearly starts wildfire
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Two suspicious deaths being investigated
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Hullcar Mountain wildfire saw minimal growth overnight but continues to burn out of control
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Hullcar Mountain wildfire in North Okanagan forces dozens to flee from their homes
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Short term rentals and tourism
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Tourism operators report fewer visitors in Central Okanagan
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Summerland dealing with plant thefts
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Police cleared of any wrongdoings in shooting
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Ironman Canada to move on from the Okanagan
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Bylaw visited property one week before fire
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Concerns grow for unhoused population amid heat
Author Archives
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Tourism takes a hit in the Okanagan: ‘It’s been very slow’Tourism Kelowna wasn't available for comment, but in an email stated that summer data won't be available for a few more weeks.Canada2 hours
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B.C.’s first-of-its-kind cancer research program to be based out of KelownaKen and Gloria Sargent have donated $1.5 million towards cancer research on the surgical front.CanadaSep 5
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Kelowna experiencing buyer’s market as real estate listings increaseBrendon Ogmundson, chief economist for the B.C. Real Estate Association, says Kelowna has experienced lower housing sales due to a sluggish economy.CanadaSep 4
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Okanagan farmers plead for government help in preserving BC Tree Fruits Co-op assetsThe affected farmers are desperately calling on the government to work with them in preserving the co-op's assets.CanadaSep 3
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Trees illegally cut down in Kelowna park investigated by RCMPPolice are on the hunt for whoever cut down pine trees in a Kelowna park. 'We're looking for the public's assistance, anybody that has any information can certainly call the RCMP.'CanadaAug 21
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Residents living next to Kelowna supportive housing call for city’s helpKelowna residents say they no longer feel safe in their neighbourhood since Stephen Village, a supportive housing facility opened in 2020. They want the city to take action.CanadaAug 21
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Global Okanagan’s Adopt A PetEvery week, Global Okanagan brings you a pet that's available for adoption through the Okanagan Humane Society.CanadaAug 20
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Vernon RCMP investigate two suspicious deaths a week and a half apartRCMP in Vernon, B.C. are investigation a pair of deaths that occurred over the past two weeks. Officials do not believe there is any risk to the public.CanadaAug 12
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BC tourism minister says new rules on short-term rentals needed to house hospitality workersWhile some businesses suggest new short-term rental rules have caused a drop in tourism, others say those rules are needed to ensure hospitality workers have somewhere to live.CanadaJul 31
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Some Kelowna tourism operators blame short-term rental rules for decrease in touristsTourism operators are reporting a sharp decline in the number of visitors to the Central Okanagan city.CanadaJul 30
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‘Disheartening’ thefts from Summerland municipal garden beds on the rise this seasonDozens of plants have been disappearing from municipal garden beds in Summerland this season.CanadaJul 29
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Drought conditions worsen in the OkanaganThe Okanagan Basin Water Board wants residents to conserver water to ensure there’s water in the area for food crops and firefighting.EnvironmentJul 26
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Okanagan family flees Jasper wildfireThe couple, and their daughter, were in their RV at a camground just south of Jasper on Monday night when fast-moving flames roared into the area.CanadaJul 26
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Kelowna equipped with ‘game changer’ of a firefighting toolThe trailer is equipped with hundreds of sprinkler heads on one side, a variety of different adapters, and thousands of feet of hose.FireJul 11
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Investigation continues into Kelowna fire; neighbour says building was a ‘tinderbox’The fire happened Monday in Kelowna’s Lower Mission neighbourhood, as an old farm building on Casorso Road went up in flames around noon.CanadaJul 9
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Petition in Kelowna requesting ‘wet’ support facility change to a ‘dry’ buildingLocated near Orchard Plaza, Stephen Village is a wet facility, where occupants can use alcohol or drugs in their residences, unlike a dry facility.CanadaJul 6
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Health minister provides cancer care update in Kelowna but motivation questionedB.C. health minister Adrian Dix was in Kelowna Thursday to provide an update on the province's 10 year cancer action plan.CanadaJun 27
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Okanagan seniors take part in ‘tin cup’ movement for second time in 2024Fawcett said more and more seniors are falling below Canada's poverty line of $25,000 per year.CanadaJun 26
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New amenities for Kelowna neighbourhood booming with home developmentPart of that plan included a shopping centre, which is now coming to life with two major tenants now operational including a recently-opened Save-On-Foods store.CanadaJun 20
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Rare chance to tour Kelowna home with significant historical importanceCOHS is offering a rare look inside the former Kelowna home of two B.C. premiers. The historical society hopes the home, rather than being sold, can be brought 'into public hands.'CanadaJun 19
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Developer refuses to compensate low-income West Kelowna mobile home owner, cites unpermitted repairsIn a letter sent to Sun, the developer, Kerr Properties out of Langley, stated that the renovations Sun undertook were unpermitted.CanadaJun 18
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West Kelowna mobile home park redevelopment highlights need for more affordable housingBut the developer, Kerr Properties, did end up issuing eviction notices to renters based on the province's Residential Tenancy Act.CanadaJun 17
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North Okanagan communities to safeguard against flood devastationThe critical infrastructure project will see the Vernon Creek crossing on 43rd Street replaced with a clear span bridge.CanadaJun 13
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Okanagan house labeled as “problem home” destroyed in fireThere were no injuries reported in the West Kelowna fire and those who lived in neighbouring buildings have been able to return home.FireJun 12
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Ukrainian family flees war to Okanagan, but husband now diagnosed with cancerAn online fundraiser has been launched to at least help the family with life expenses while they navigate this terrifying time in their new country.CanadaJun 11