Okanagan Lake

• 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
  
• 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
  
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• 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
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• 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
• 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
• 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
• Underwater recovery team called in for reported drowning near Kelowna marina

  RCMP say officers plus members of Central Okanagan Search and Rescue and the fire department looked, but couldn’t find the body.

  Canada

  Jul 6
• Experts urge caution surrounding open water activities in the Okanagan

  Okanagan Lake has been labelled one of the deadliest lakes in the province, with 29 drowning deaths happening over the last 10 years.

  Canada

  Jun 26
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• Name sought for new boat that harvests invasive milfoil plant in Okanagan Lake

  The invasive plant was first spotted in Okanagan Lake in 1970 and has since spread throughout the valley, the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

  Environment

  Jun 20
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• Okanagan Lake levels not expected to reach full pool

  Although the Okanagan has seen more rain over the last few weeks, it is still not enough to have a significant impact on lake levels.

  Environment

  Jun 4