Local News Kelowna and Area

Vernon car wash fender bender ends in stalemate
April 13, 2021 - 11:00 AM

A soapy windshield and conflicting stories were both factors in why the B.C. small claims courts failed to find anyone liable after a fender bender at a Vernon car wash left two drivers and the business owner all pointing the finger of blame at each other.
Kelowna man with dodgy driving record found guilty again
March 09, 2021 - 1:50 PM

A Kelowna man with a proclivity for leading Mounties on dangerous high speed chases could see his already long stretch behind bars extended.
British Columbians name their winter driving pet peeves
January 06, 2021 - 7:30 AM

Winter driving can be an upsetting experience, especially when you have to share the road with other annoying drivers.
Rutting season requires extra attention at the wheel this fall
November 23, 2020 - 6:00 AM

There’s another seasonal hazard B.C. motorists need to be aware of this month that goes beyond winter driving issues.
Kamloops resident spots disclaimer on American vehicle, calls for Canadian compassion
September 15, 2020 - 6:30 AM

An American resident wants Canadians to know exactly why they're visiting Kamloops during the COVID-19 pandemic, likely hoping to avoid confrontation given the recent history of British Columbians being rude and even destructive to vehicles belonging to visitors from outside the province.
'Pro Trump' spray painted on vandalized pickup with Texas plates in Victoria
September 10, 2020 - 2:30 PM

A Vancouver Island man is speaking out after his father's truck was vandalized with spray painted 'Pro Trump' tags.
iN VIDEO: Tire flies off passing trailer, hits truck on Trans-Canada Highway
August 25, 2020 - 11:00 AM

A B.C. driver had a close call with a flying tire on the highway last weekend.
If Albertans in B.C. think they have it bad, here's what's happening in Australia
August 07, 2020 - 7:00 AM

It appears British Columbians aren't the only ones treating their neighbours poorly through the Pandemic.
Washington plates in Kelowna: UBC Okanagan urges understanding for students
August 02, 2020 - 7:00 AM

Foreign students attending UBCO are being urged to contact the university for support if they feel harassed because of their country or province of origin.
'GO HOME!': UBCO student explains disclaimer on truck with Washington licence plate
July 31, 2020 - 7:00 AM

A UBCO student who stuck a disclaimer on the back of his truck to explain his Washington State licence plate said he did so hoping to avoid escalating conflicts.
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UPDATE: This is the second most expensive home ever sold in the Okanagan
A home listed for sale for almost $14 million sold this spring in Kelowna. The listing agent’s office, Jane Hoffman Realty/Coldwell Banker, would not reveal what the property sold for but did confirm that it sold this spring and

Wine of the week: My new fave, Narrative malbec
Malbec is a Bordeaux grape that you may not be too familiar with in our industry as a single varietal. Very popular in Argentina, Malbec is used in many of our B.C. blends and does not see the spotlight alone very often in B.C. Narrative wi

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