News Items tag as: Sandy Beach

Garbage cans, picnic benches coming as regional district takes over Vernon's Sandy Beach
July 13, 2020 - 5:28 PM

A popular Vernon beach often used by partygoers as a place to have campfires without interference from the authorities has been brought under the management of the Regional District of North Okanagan and will be revamped.
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.
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Garbage cans, picnic benches coming as regional district takes over Vernon's Sandy Beach