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Punktured Art Tattoo Studio Creates Fantastic Art in a Fabulous Space
March 24, 2025 - 7:00 AM
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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.
Swift superfans descend on Vancouver for end of Eras Tour. What drives the devotion?
December 04, 2024 - 9:00 PM

VANCOUVER - Heather Roy says that when she and her 12-year-old daughter Harper attend Taylor Swift's second show in Vancouver on Saturday, someone else will be with them — Harper's big sister Evelyn, who died of cancer in 2020 at age 11.
Many Canadians have had long COVID for almost 4 years. Researchers say there's hope
December 16, 2023 - 11:30 AM

TORONTO - Four years ago, Sonja Mally was a busy tattoo artist witha photographic memory and penchant forlong hikes.
Kelowna tattoo artist loses case to get equipment back
August 29, 2023 - 7:00 AM

An employee of a Kelowna tattoo parlour has been refused reimbursement for tattooing equipment that wasn't returned to her after she resigned.
Peachland breast cancer survivor beautifies mastectomy scars, finds closure
March 21, 2023 - 7:00 PM
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Almost a decade ago, a Peachland resident, wife and mother of two was in a doctor’s office receiving a life-altering, devastating diagnosis.
It took a fatal disease to teach Kamloops artist about life
March 14, 2023 - 6:00 AM
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Artist Tania Hennigar spends her days confined to a wheelchair only able to move her head, wrists and hands.
Swallowtail butterfly captivates, comforts Kamloops resident
February 19, 2023 - 7:00 AM

A Kamloops resident got a surprise when a swallowtail butterfly hatched in her home.
Jaqueline McDermott died by suicide: A message from her mother
October 14, 2022 - 7:00 AM

The family of a young woman whose body was found near Merritt earlier this month confirmed her death was by suicide.
Jaqueline McDermott's body found by Search and Rescue
October 09, 2022 - 9:42 AM

The body of 22-year-old Jaqueline McDermott has been located by Search and Rescue teams.
UPDATE: One of two bodies found near Golden believed to be TRU student
October 06, 2022 - 3:31 PM

EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected and edited based on new information with a full explanation at the bottom of the story.
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iN NUMBERS: Beer, wine and spirits in Kamloops, Okanagan
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Texas governor calls for special session after vetoing a bill to ban THC-infused goods
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Central Okanagan needs 20,000 new homes in five years
Cities around the Central Okanagan have been figuring out how many homes they need to build to keep up with the rising demand, but the regional district has taken a step back to look at the bigger picture. The Regional District of the Centr

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