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Three Mile Beach

Court case could determine naturist use of Three Mile Beach

PENTICTON - The impasse over naturist use of Three Mile Beach could be decided by the courts with Penticton RCMP recommending public nudity charges. RCMP Staff Sergeant Kurt Lozinski says police responded to a public nudity complaint at the beach on July 1. They arrested an individual for obstruction and public nudity after the person...

Naturists concerned as more signage appears at Three Mile Beach

PENTICTON - Controversy at Penticton’s clothing optional beach continues to heat up with the temperatures in the South Okanagan. Today’s summer-like weather had several naturists basking in the warm sun and calm winds of Three Mile Beach, just days after new signage and what some say is a camera was erected on the property line...

Naturist group appeals for respect and cooperation

PENTICTON - A local naturist group is appealing for calm following the latest debate over Three Mile Beach. The Okanagan Naturist Association issued a plea for naturists to be respectful following Penticton council’s decision not to endorse clothing optional use of Three Mile Beach. In a press release issued April 8, the Okanagan Naturist Association...

Bare-all beach to maintain status quo

PENTICTON - After months of discussion and rhetoric, no changes are forthcoming to the status of Penticton’s controversial nude beach. Faced with a number of possible options from staff to deal with the clothing optional issue at Three Mile Beach, Penticton City Council last night made the most simple one: Do nothing. The issue came...

Naturist issue at Three Mile Beach back before council

PENTICTON - Three Mile Beach is back at the table Tuesday as staff are set to present a number of options on how to deal with the contentious issue of naturists using the Penticton beach. Staff will be presenting a number of options to council members at a meeting tonight, April 7, and some do...