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FLOOD WATCH 2017: West Kelowna RCMP investigate complaints of boaters too close to shore
KELOWNA – RCMP received complaints about boaters on Okanagan Lake in West Kelowna ignoring the…
FLOOD WATCH 2017: Okanagan Indian Band issues evacuation orders as lake levels rise
VERNON – The Okanagan Indian Band has issued evacuation orders for flood affected residents and…
Wild weather rips through North Okanagan
NORTH OKANAGAN – It was a wild night weather-wise in the North Okanagan. Strong winds…
May was a write-off for boaters, June not looking good either
KELOWNA – On a warm, sunny day, boats and white sails usually dot Okanagan lake,…
No, Okanagan Lake will not peak this weekend
If you’re confused about projections for what Okanagan Lake is going to do over the…
Vernon residents caught between a rising lake, a creek and a city-owned lot
VERNON – A woman living on Okanagan Lake in Vernon is frustrated the municipality isn’t…
Okanagan Indian Band issues more evacuation orders as lake rises
NORTH OKANAGAN – Impacts are growing for those in the Vernon area as Okanagan Lake…
Okanagan Lake: Swim at your own risk
When the Okanagan has reached temperatures well above 30 C for most of the past…
To swim, or not to swim at flooded beaches? First Nations Health Authority says use your eyes — and your nose
Whether or not to take the plunge ultimately comes down to your own personal choice,…
Okanagan Indian Band builds up defences to protect Lakeshore Road in Vernon
VERNON – The Okanagan Indian Band is reinforcing defences at the northern end of the…
Okanagan Lake may exceed previous expectations
KELOWNA – Government officials now say Okanagan Lake may peak at 343.5 meters. Residents around…
Pumps, hoses and water where it shouldn’t be in Peachland
PEACHLAND – Homeowners and business in Peachland are battling to keep up with rising ground…
Dear Okanagan Tourists: There’s still so much to do and see
Tourists and locals all look forward to the summer months when days are spent boating…
Vernon lake water tests come back safe, but you still might not want to go swimming
VERNON – The water at Vernon’s local beaches has been deemed safe, from a water…
Flood threat remains despite fluctuating lake levels
CENTRAL OKANAGAN – More than a month into the flooding some areas are starting to…