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Busted sewer line closes Vernon beaches on Okanagan Lake, again
For the second time this summer, some Vernon beaches have been closed due to a…
Penticton swimmer training hard for upcoming Olympic trials
A 15-year-old Penticton competitive swimmer is heading to the Olympic trials. Hannah Rutten qualified for…
iN VIDEO: Watch mother deer with babies swim across Kalamalka Lake
Three sets of ears could be seen sticking up above the calm surface of Kalamalka…
Vernon dog obsessed with swimming becomes TikTok star
Every night at 7 p.m. Vernon resident Lisa Mazurek streams video on TikTok of her…
Proposed massive Kelowna recreation centre may have affordable housing
An update of plans to replace Kelowna’s aging Parkinson Recreation Centre going to city council…
Vernon residents to vote on $121 million active living centre in referendum
This fall, Vernon residents will be asked to vote to allow the city to borrow…
Residents asked to avoid Nicola Lake due to algae bloom
Interior Health is asking residents to avoid swimming in Nicola Lake due to an algae…
Kin beach closed due to high level of bacteria in water
Vernon's Kin Beach has been closed due to a high number of bacteria in the…
Penticton’s highly anticipated 2021 Ironman triathlon cancelled
Penticton’s Ironman triathlon will not be happening in 2021. In April, the event was postponed…
Swimming advisory issued for Shuswap Lake beach
Swimming is not recommended at a community park in on Shuswap Lake since high bacterial…
Kelowna Olympian returns home from Tokyo, says biggest challenge for an athlete is mental
The biggest challenge for an Olympic swimmer is not the four hours a day spent…
Foreign student drowns in Shuswap area lake
A 27-year-old foreign exchange student has drowned in the Shuswap's White Lake. On July 28,…
Dive into these semi-secret Kelowna swim spots to beat the heat wave
Summer, even during a pandemic, is a busy time in the Okanagan, and Kelowna is…
Interior Health discourages swimming in Wood Lake due to algae bloom
While Interior Health has not discovered any toxins related to an algae bloom in Wood…
‘Come on in, the water’s fine’: Heat wave has warmed up Okanagan Lake
We are moving steadily closer to the time of year when our warm summer weather…
Tournament Capital Centre to reopen to swimmers in new year
Renovations are nearly complete at the Canada Games Aquatic Centre at the Tournament Capital Centre…
Just one week left until Vernon waterslides close for the season
While it wasn't quite the season the new owners of Splashdown Vernon had envisioned, the…
Kamloops public pools, wading pools, sports facilities set to reopen
With the province moving towards phase 3 of the COVID-19 reopening plan, Kamloops is looking…
iN VIDEO: Odd facts about the historic Kelowna Regatta
While the Kelowna Regatta was a staple of Okanagan summertime entertainment for decades, an episode…
Bacterial counts prompt swimming advisory for Summerland beach
SUMMERLAND – Beachgoers are cautioned against swimming at Summerland's Rotary Beach. In a swimming advisory…
Beached out? How about H20, the only wave pool in the B.C. interior?
KELOWNA – Ask the locals: The real Okanagan Lifestyle is mostly hosting friends and family…
The latest on beach water quality at the north end of Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Water testing has come back within acceptable levels for Kin and Sandy Beaches…
Vernon woman takes the lead in gruelling race the length of five Ironmans
"SHE'S STRONGER THAN MOST WOMEN AND SHE'S STRONGER THAN MOST MEN" VERNON – Unstoppable may…
Watch out for floating storm main on Okanagan Lake
VERNON – Swimmers and boaters are being warned of a hazard in Okanagan Lake. An…