Okanagan Lake

• Man drowns at Kelowna beach as B.C. sees sharp increase in water fatalities

  The BC Coroners Service has confirmed it is investigating the death, however, the circumstances surrounding the drowning have not been released.

  Canada

  Jul 30
  
• U.S. citizen drowns in kayaking accident on Okanagan Lake

  West Kelowna RCMP said that at approximately 7:13 p.m. on June 19, they were called to the lake for a report that two kayakers had capsized.

  Canada

  Jun 23
  
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• 3 remain in hospital after boat collision on Okanagan Lake

  BC Emergency Health Services says of the 13 people injured, five were taken to hospital in stable condition, while an additional seven were taken to hospital in good condition.

  Canada

  Aug 28, 2025
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• 2 drownings in 3 days prompts warning from Okanagan officials

  The most recent incident happened Monday near Kelowna’s City Park. RCMP confirmed the body of an adult was pulled from the water.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2025
• Ogopogo documentary shines spotlight on mythical B.C. lake creature

  The investigative report titled 'Cursed Waters: Creature of Lake Okanagan' is now available on Amazon Prime. The production company investigates facts behind folklore.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2024
• 5 watercraft valued at $260K stolen from Okanagan resort: Police

  West Kelowna RCMP say three boats, each on a trailer, and two SeaDoos were stolen from a resort along Westside Road between July 17 and 26.

  Crime

  Aug 2, 2024
• Hundreds challenge themselves in Kelowna’s Across the Lake Swim

  Swimming enthusiasts gathered in Kelowna, B.C., on Saturday for the annual Across the Lake Swim Challenge. The 76-year-old event attracts swimmers from across Canada and beyond.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 21, 2024
• Kelowna jet-skier fined after getting caught leaving tuber in their wake

  The person on the tube fell off unbeknownst to the driver, who continued for about 500 metres before realizing and turning around, RCMP said. 

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2024
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• More alerts pondered after rash of swimming advisories for Okanagan Lake

  One West Kelowna resident said if the levels are bad at one beach, authorities should expand the warnings to swimmers at nearby locations.

  Canada

  Jul 13, 2024
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• Beaches in Vernon reopened after broken sewer line repaired

  The closures stemmed from a broken sewer line in Okanagan Landing on Saturday and affected all beaches between Kim Beach and Paddlewheel Park.

  Canada

  Jul 9, 2024