Kin Beach

• Water quality advisory lifted, Kin Beach in Vernon reopened to public

  The beach was temporarily closed for five days after higher-than-allowable bacterial levels.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2022
  
• Sewer line breaks near Kin Beach in Vernon

  The City of Vernon said the broken sewer line along Tronson Road is expected to be repaired Saturday night.

  Canada

  Jul 10, 2021
  
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• Water quality advisory rescinded for Vernon’s Kin Beach

  Seven days after the water quality advisory was first issued, the City of Vernon says it’s now safe to resume swimming in the area.

  Jul 13, 2019
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• Water quality advisory issued for Kin Beach on Okanagan Lake; swimming not recommended

  The City of Vernon is citing adverse weather conditions and higher-than-allowable bacterial counts in announcing the water quality advisory.

  Health

  Jul 5, 2019
• More scare tactics not the solution to geese: Vernon city staff

  After a complaint that Kin Beach was rendered "unusable" by geese droppings, council asked city staff to look at paying for more scare tactics.

  Environment

  Apr 7, 2019
• Restrictions on Okanagan milfoil control to protect mussels could hurt beaches

  Increased efforts to protect the endangered Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussel on the lake bottom means some beachgoers could encounter a lot more weeds.

  Environment

  Mar 20, 2019
• Attempted murder suspect was arrested at Vernon beach

  An Okanagan man charged with attempted murder has had his bail hearing delayed for two weeks.

  Crime

  Aug 2, 2018
• Okanagan mom steps on used needle during beach trip

  An Okanagan mother says her life may change after stepping on a used needle during a weekend beach trip.

  Canada

  Jul 17, 2018
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• Vernon targeted shooting may be connected to car fire

  Police said the house was hit by numerous bullets and two vehicles reportedly drove away right after the shooting.

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2017