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Punktured Art Tattoo Studio Creates Fantastic Art in a Fabulous Space

It might seem strange to use the words “comfortable and peaceful” to describe a tattoo shop, but Punktured Art Tattoo Studio in West Kelowna, BC is bucking that trend. From ultra-deluxe chairs to a calming, relaxed ambiance, no detail is overlooked in the effort to create a fabulous space for clients.

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Why some Kelowna streets still have gravel shoulders

If you have ever wondered why downtown Kelowna has so many gravel shoulders and thought it was because the city is too cheap or lazy to pave them you’d be wrong. Those gravel shoulders are part of the drainage system, a relic from before this was the fastest growing city in the country.

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iN VIDEO: Kelowna shopper caught on camera scratching Tesla

A shopper at the Costco in Kelowna was recorded scratching — or attempting to scratch — a Tesla.

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Kelowna RCMP hands out hundreds of tickets in dangerous driving crackdown

Kelowna RCMP say they have cracked down on dangerous driving this year by giving out hundreds of tickets.

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How an Osoyoos duty-free shop owner is helping BC's economy during Trump's trade war

While Canadians have recently become focussed on sourcing local products and supporting local businesses in the wake of American President Donald Trump’s trade war, Cameron Bissonnette has been doing that for decades.

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Kootenay road rage assault case shows 'best defence isn't a good offence'

An Alberta man was acting in self defence in a road rage incident in the Kootenays, but he failed to act reasonably when he punched the other driver in the face, causing injuries, a judge ruled.

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Small, slow-speed EVs will be allowed on Osoyoos streets

Town of Osoyoos council has voted in favour of moving forward with a program that will allow slow-speed, electric vehicles on streets and most highways in and around the tourist community.

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Kelowna’s new Tesla dealership is ready to go despite tanking stock

Kelowna’s long-awaited Tesla dealership and service centre is ready for customers despite the controversy surrounding the car company's CEO Elon Musk and the fact that the company’s stock has taken a 30 per cent nosedive in the last month.

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More Kamloops, Okanagan travelers reconsidering US travel plans

Kamloops couple Victoria and Tony Ryan have been travelling to destinations in the United States for decades, either by car down the Oregon coast or flying to American cruise ports, but in response to Donald Trump’s trade war, they won’t be going again and cancelled a spring trip to Washington state.

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Mild winter means big savings on the road for Kelowna, Kamloops

Millions of dollars are spent plowing hundreds of kilometres of roads in Kelowna and Kamloops in the winter, so a mild winter can mean big savings.

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Vernon RCMP investigate vehicle fire connected to break-in

A vehicle fire and break and enter in Vernon this morning could be connected.

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RCMP catch suspect in Kamloops with a taxi stolen in Hope

A suspect was arrested in Kamloops this morning with a cab stolen in Hope.

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Pedestrian hit and killed on Highway 97 in Lake Country

A pedestrian was hit and killed by a driver in Lake Country Sunday morning.

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Stolen pickup found ablaze after leading Vernon RCMP on chase

A stolen pickup truck was spotted at the scene of a crime in Vernon, and police later found it engulfed in flames.

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Woman drives truck into Salmon Arm medical clinic; one person injured

A woman drove her pickup truck into a medical clinic in Salmon Arm Thursday injuring one person.

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Kelowna woman buying a Hummer after $600,000 lotto win

A Kelowna woman couldn't believe it when she found out she won more than $600,000 playing the lottery.

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Community steps up in big way for Kelowna jazz singer almost killed in car crash

A globe-trotting jazz singer helped elevate the local music scene in Kelowna, and now the community is rallying behind her to give her financial support after a near-death experience.

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Former NHL player sued by City of Vernon over unpaid parking tickets

A former NHL hockey player who made millions of dollars during his career on the ice is being sued by the City of Vernon over unpaid parking tickets.

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