News Items tag as: boating

Adams Lake boater injured stopping boat theft
July 08, 2024 - 1:01 PM

A man is suffering from serious injuries after he was dragged while trying to prevent his boat from being stolen from the Adams Lake boat launch on the weekend.
New season of dragon boating launches in Kamloops
April 24, 2024 - 12:00 PM

Paddles hit the water earlier this month to kick off a new season for dragon boat racers in Kamloops, and there are still unfilled seats on one of the boats.
Want to rent a boat in Okanagan, Kamloops? There's an app for that
May 23, 2023 - 6:00 PM

While there are numerous boat rental businesses in Kamloops, the Shuswap and the Okanagan, they may not have just what a boater wants when they want it.
Campion Boats gone from Kelowna
August 24, 2022 - 7:30 AM

One of Kelowna's oldest and most famous manufacturing companies, Campion Boats, has closed its doors after more than 50 years in business.
Kelowna man arrested for drunk boating
August 10, 2022 - 2:05 PM

A 51-year-old Kelowna man was arrested yesterday evening, Aug. 9, after appearing to be drunk while on his boat.
New Kelowna organization taking aim at loud boats
June 10, 2021 - 7:30 AM

As summer ramps up in the Okanagan and Shuswap more and more people are flocking to major lakes to enjoy time on, in or beside the water.
This your boat? Vessel adrift on Wood Lake in Okanagan could be salvaged if owner not found
May 19, 2021 - 4:06 PM

An abandoned boat with a seen floating across Wood Lake in the Okanagan can be removed within 30 days if an owner isn’t found, according to Transport Canada.
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.
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