Darrian Matassa-Fung
Video Journalist
Darrian joined the Global Okanagan team in 2019 after graduating from the British Columbia Institute of Technology’s Broadcasting and Journalism program.
Some of the stories he’s covered so far include Kelowna’s homelessness, Canadian citizenship ceremonies and daily breaking news in the Okanagan.
You can find him on his days off at the gym, enjoying the outdoors and watching local sporting events. He is a passionate sports geek and loves live music.
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Video Archives
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Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Hill Climb returns after two year hiatus
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Kelowna, B.C. fraudster’s crimes were not victimless: B.C. Supreme Court
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Knox Mountain Hill Climb returns to Kelowna this weekend
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Kelowna RCMP vacant staffing levels around 20 per cent: BC RCMP says
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Kelowna Pride Society urging Okanagan residents to support 2SLGBTQ+ community
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Kelowna’s first ever strong person competition held at City Park
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B.C. town apologizes after selling man’s property for taxes owed
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Concerns with potential flooding near Tulameen, RDOS says
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New ridesharing company operating in Kelowna
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RDCO: Major concerns with flooding and landslides on Westside Road
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Province announces investigation into repeat offenders
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Advocacy group holds opioid crisis workshop at Kelowna high school
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Proposed Kelowna highrise development set to climb higher
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Community participates in Peachland watershed cleanup
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Independent advisers to help mentally-ill patients detained under Mental Health Act
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Dad of accused university security guard killer speaks
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RDCO taking steps to remove old float home beached on Okanagan Lake
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Kelowna RCMP superintendent calls for more officers
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Neighbourhood clean-up event sees volunteers help Merritt flood victims
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Kelowna has 2nd longest average wait times for walk-in clinics in Canada: Medimap
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Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Hill Climb returnsIt's the return of the 63th annual Leavitt Machinery Knox Mountain Hill Climb, which has been cancelled the last two years due to the pandemic.CanadaMay 21
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Kelowna RCMP: 20 per cent vacancy levels remain a challengeSources tell Global News that since our previous reports on understaffing, issues have only continued to get worse.CanadaMay 18
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Kelowna Pride Society urging Okanagan residents to support LGBTQ2 communityThis year, one of the main focuses is raising awareness and support for LGBTQ2 community members and safer spaces in the workplace.CanadaMay 17
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Kelowna’s first ever ‘Strongest’ competition held at City ParkAround 30 strongmen and strong women gathered at Kelowna's City Park for the first annual Kelowna's Strongest competition.CanadaMay 14
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New ridesharing company operating in KelownaUride has been in motion since Thursday, in Kelowna.CanadaMay 7
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RDCO: Major concerns with flooding, landslides after wildfire on Westside RoadThe Regional District of Central Okanagan has serious concerns with a few sections of Westside Road, in regards to flooding and landslide risks.CanadaMay 6
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Mothers advocacy group talks opioid crisis at Kelowna high schoolMoms Stop the Harm was at Okanagan Mission Secondary, talking to senior students, warning them about the dangers of doing drugs in 2022.CanadaMay 4
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Non-profits and volunteers team up for annual Peachland watershed cleanupLocal non-profits teamed up with volunteers for the annual Peachland Watershed cleanup on Saturday.CanadaApr 30
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Independent advisers to help mentally-ill patients detained under Mental Health ActThe program aims to educate mentally-ill patients, after they are detained through the Mental Health Act.CanadaApr 29
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Father of accused UBC Okanagan security guard killer speaksThe father of a man who is accused of killing a security guard, is speaking out, describing circumstances leading up to the fateful day.CrimeApr 28
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RDCO taking steps to remove old float home from Okanagan LakeThe float home is beached on the western shore of Okanagan Lake, at Bear Creek Provincial Park.CanadaApr 27
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Kelowna RCMP superintendent calls for more officersThe comment stems from a Vancouver Sun interview, in which, Supt. Kara Triance said, “I would like to see our numbers increased by at least 20 per cent.”CanadaApr 26
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Neighbourhood clean-up helps Merritt flood victimsIt's 'neighbours helping neighbours' day, an event put on by the City of Merritt encouraging residents to help one another with recovery clean-up efforts.CanadaApr 23
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Kelowna walk-in clinics have 2nd longest average wait times in Canada: MedimapKelowna has the second-longest wait times for walk-in clinics in the country, according to online medical clinic directory Medimap.HealthApr 22
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Non-profit calls on Canada to fulfill financial support pledges for Ukrainian refugeesNo finical supports for Ukrainian refugees have been made available yet, according to Kelowna-Lake Country MP Tracy GrayCanadaApr 21
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B.C. cannabis conference aims to connect small farms with stakeholdersThe B.C. Cannabis Summit is being held by the Association for Canadian Cannabis Retailers and BC Craft Farmers Co-op, at Kelowna's Eldorado Resort.CanadaApr 20
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City of Kelowna chipping wildfire fuels in communities around the cityThe new Kelowna FireSmart Community Chipping pilot program will offer free removal and chipping of specific wood cuttings to reduce the risk of wildfires.CanadaApr 19
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Barbecue held for Ukrainian refugees who have arrived in KelownaA barbeque was held in downtown Kelowna for Ukrainian refugees to connect with local residents and volunteers.CanadaApr 16
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Potential strike looming for BC General Employees’ Union membersThe union told Global News it will be consulting with its 33,000 members, educating them on potential options and a possible strike vote.CanadaApr 14
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‘They helped us find peace’: Ukrainian refugee family safe in Kelowna, B.C.Social media is playing an important role in connecting Ukrainian refugees with community members, according to a local non-profit.CanadaApr 13
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Central Okanagan MLAs calling for new provincial riding in KelownaMLA's Norm Letnick, Ben Stewart and Renee Merrifield are all calling for a new electoral district to be added to Kelowna before the next provincial election.PoliticsApr 9
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‘We had 5.4 million rides on our lifts’: Big White Ski Resort looks back on busy seasonAs the skiing season comes to a close, Big White Ski Resort takes a look back on its busy season.CanadaApr 8
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Retired Kelowna, B.C. firefighter calls for more resources for local departmentA retired firefighter in Kelowna is saying the local department is not properly equipped to deal with highrise fires.CanadaApr 7
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Okanagan fruit growers happy B.C.’s foreign worker quarantine program is endingOkanagan fruit growers are happy the B.C. government has lifted its temporary foreign worker quarantine program. after seeing a massive shortage of workers.CanadaApr 2
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Few inspections done for home purchases, inspector saysHome inspections before home purchases are on the decline due to bidding wars, says inspector.CanadaApr 1