News Items tag as: Kin Beach

Kin Beach on Okanagan Lake in Vernon closed to swimmers
July 05, 2019 - 11:04 AM

VERNON - Swimmers are advised to stay out of the water at Kin Beach on Okanagan Lake in Vernon.
More needle drop boxes heading to Vernon
July 19, 2018 - 5:40 PM

VERNON - Two large needle drop boxes scheduled to be installed in Polson Park in the coming weeks as part of an effort to curb the ongoing issue of discarded syringes littering the city.
Making sense of beach water testing
July 09, 2017 - 7:30 PM

VERNON - If you go down to Sandy Beach on Okanagan Lake, you’ll find signs that state: “Danger: Contaminated Water.” But, if you walk just a little further to the adjacent Kin Beach, you’re good to go, according to the regional district and Interior Health.
Issues at Kin Beach drive discussion between Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon
June 30, 2016 - 9:00 PM

VERNON - An agreement between the Okanagan Indian Band and City of Vernon could lead to some changes at Kin Beach.
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Kin Beach on Okanagan Lake in Vernon closed to swimmers