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iN WINE: Moor & munch at these 7 Okanagan lakefront restaurants
Finding parking, traffic congestion, tourists everywhere — summer driving in the Okanagan can be a…
Diver finding assortment of treasures, garbage in Osoyoos Lake
A semi-retired scuba diver in Osoyoos has been hunting for treasures in Osoyoos Lake and…
High E. coli leads to swimming advisory on Kelowna’s Rotary Beach
Beach goers at Rotary Beach in Kelowna are being advised not to go in the…
Body of drowned Manitoba man found in Okanagan Lake
The Kelowna RCMP dive team found the body of a Manitoba man who drowned two…
Search continues for missing Manitoba man in Okanagan Lake
The search for a missing Manitoba man is continuing today after he was last seen…
Surrey man drowns at Okanagan Lake marina
The body of a 26-year-old Surrey man has been recovered from Okanagan Lake in downtown…
Why Penticton’s lake-to-lake bike route may be delayed
By the end the year, cyclists will be able to use Penticton's lake-to-lake bike route…
Okanagan snowpack is 243% of normal
The Thompson Okanagan snowpack levels are well above the average for the season, causing flood…
Okanagan Lake reaches full pool with more rain on the way
Okanagan Lake has risen to full pool due to the recent heavy rainfall and run-off.…
Off-duty cop saves toddler from drowning in Naramata
An Penticton RCMP officer was off the clock when he rescued a toddler last weekend…
Shuswap’s only floating bar and restaurant sold to new owners
The Shuswap's only floating bar and restaurant has been sold to new owners and will…
The secret to Kalamalka Lake’s gorgeous colours
Every summer, Kalamalka Lake shines with a bright green-blue hue, but have you ever wondered…
iN VIDEO: Drone captures coyotes prancing around on Skaha Lake
When Chris Philpot spotted a pair of coyotes scouring along the frozen surface of Skaha…
Echo Lake Provincial Park in North Okanagan is expanding
Echo Lake Provincial Park east of Vernon will be expanding by 65 hectares, thanks to…
Swimmers asked to stay out of north end of Kalamalka Lake due to possible algae bloom
Residents and visitors are being asked to avoid an algae bloom at the north end…
New reporting tool to identify potentially harmful algae in B.C. lakes
The B.C. government has created a website to help identify algae blooms on lake. The…
Okanagan scuba diver removing trash from Okanagan Lake bottom
An avid Lake Country diver brings a bag with him to collect trash every time…
Funnel-like clouds appear on Okanagan Lake
Central Okanagan residents have been reporting “lake tornados” over the the last few days on…
Shrinking Okanagan-area lake turning heads
A solution for how to slow down the high rate of siltation currently choking Vaseux …
Sewer expansion could lead the way to 400-unit hotel development on Skaha Lake
Is development of a 400 unit hotel situated on the western shore of Skaha Lake…
Conservation officers stop inflatable boat on Central Okanagan lake, arrest driver for being impaired
An Okanagan boater had their trip cut short this weekend after being arrested for allegedly…
Reflecting on B.C.’s lake monitoring program for lake appreciation month
Mike Sokal often takes a moment to admire the clear water of Okanagan Lake whenever…
Why the Okanagan Lake bridge has to float
You might not realize it, but when you travel from Kelowna to West Kelowna along…
A guide to the underwater relics in Okanagan Lake
– This story was originally published July 22, 2019. KELOWNA – Those who aren't experienced…