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Bring in 2023 with a fresh, freezing polar bear dip in Kamloops, Okanagan
There is good news for those who think jumping into freezing cold water in winter…
How you can bring in the New Year with a Polar Bear swim in the Okanagan
Polar Bear Swims have become a tradition for some people to kick off the New…
24 spots in Kamloops to let your dog run, swim and play off-leash
KAMLOOPS – Tired of taking your pup to the same old spot for exercise? A new…
Dive into summer with these semi-secret Kelowna swim spots
KELOWNA – Summer is a busy time in the Okanagan — Kelowna is known for…
Kick off your new year with a dip in the South Thompson at the Kamloops Polar Bear Swim
KAMLOOPS - Whether it’s on your bucket list or if you want to wash 2015 off with icy cold water, the annual polar bear swim will happen in Kamloops on Jan. 1. Linda Gayfer, who helps arrange the event, says no matter why you choose to jump in the South Thompson River the event is...
Okanagan Across the Lake Swim will be bigger than ever this year
KELOWNA – For the 67th year in a row, swimmers from across the province will plunge into Okanagan Lake for the Across the Lake Swim this weekend. And this year will be bigger than ever. Last year, 900 participants showed up but this year event organizers have increased capacity significantly. A record 1,200 swimmers of all ages...
Kelowna makes a push outdoors
KELOWNA - Even locals don’t know all the best places to hike, swim and bike — that’s the premise behind the Active By Nature campaign, which will use advanced route signage, a video and an interactive website to promote Kelowna’s outdoor infrastructure. “A proven and effective way to inform residents about our network and to...
Pepper-sprayed patron at Vernon Rec Centre
VERNON - A man was peppered-sprayed in the changeroom at the Vernon Recreation Complex Wednesday night and police are still searching for a suspect. Staff called RCMP at roughly 9:15 p.m. Nov. 26 to report the incident. When Mounties came to investigate, they were told the suspect ran out the back door of the complex....
Challenge accepted: Symonds defends triathlon title
PENTICTON - Family, friends, residents and volunteers lined the streets of Penticton yesterday to cheer on the 1,200 athletes that participated in the second Challenge triathlon, and to watch Penticton’s own Jeff Symonds defend his title as champion of the race. Symonds was the first to tear down the finish line ribbon after swimming, cycling...
20 events to share with Dad this Father’s Day
THOMPSON-OKANAGAN - Rather than spending Father’s Day at home, there are many events to take Dad to this weekend. No matter what his hobby is – from fishing, to antique cars, rodeos, football and more – there’s an event for each Dad on Sunday, June 15. Weather throughout the region is set to be rainy...