News Items tag as: boating

Penticton owner of classic boat looking for new owner, just in time for summer
April 16, 2021 - 7:00 AM

This week’s sunny skies and warming temperatures might have Kamloops and Okanagan residents’ thoughts straying to summer days cruising on a local body of water.
New fee to licence pleasure craft being considered by Transport Canada
November 27, 2020 - 2:35 PM

Transport Canada wants to hear what you think about proposed changes to the licensing of pleasure craft that include a new $15 fee.
Buoy police returning next spring to Okanagan and Shuswap lakes
November 17, 2019 - 7:00 AM

Even after ripping out 68 illegal mooring buoys in Shuswap and Mara lakes earlier this fall, Transport Canada has more work to do.
Kelowna boat launch won't be resolved unless landowners can agree
May 05, 2019 - 6:30 PM

KELOWNA - The “volatile” lakeshore north of Mission Creek will continue to disrupt boaters until some key people find a way to agree with each other on a permanent solution.
What do you do when your old boat won't float anymore?
April 24, 2019 - 10:31 AM

KELOWNA - The Okanagan is a mecca for boating enthusiasts who revel in the thrill of racing up and down lakes from Osoyoos to the Shuswap.
Heat's On, Keep Cool in the Loops
August 06, 2018 - 12:00 AM

As we find friends and family arriving on our doorstep with suitcases in hand ready to start their summer holidays, we’d better have some plans to keep everyone cool and active.
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Want to avoid road checks for non-essential travel in B.C.? Jump on a plane
There's a pretty easy way to avoid the periodic RCMP COVID road checks looking for drivers travelling in B.C. for non-essential reasons. You can buy a ticket, board a plane and fly to your destination. It’s not that travelling fro

New Okanagan-produced fermented coffee drink hits the shelves
We have definitely become a drink culture with so many delicious options available now — with and without alcohol. Virgin bevvies have become better than ever with the arrival of kombucha and chilled coffee products swerving into the super

Penticton owner of classic boat looking for new owner, just in time for summer