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Sun’s out, buns out: A cool start to 2023 with Âé¶¹AV’s annual Polar Bear Dip

Dippers jumped in at 2 p.m. on Jan. 1
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The Polar Bear Dip at Tugboat Beach to kick off 2023 in Âé¶¹AV. (Trudy Jane Janicki/Facebook)

Temperatures hovered a little above zero for the first swim of the new year.

The 2023 Polar Bear Dip in Âé¶¹AV saw a large crowd gather to watch a great number of brave individuals take a cold dip for a good cause.

The dip was at 2 p.m. with food vendors and music open before and after.

Hosted by Community Recreational Initiatives Society, the event has raised over $18,000.

Money can still be donated online at .

All funds raised will provide people living with disabilities access to outdoor recreation.

READ MORE: First baby in Âé¶¹AV this year is a girl



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Brittany Webster

About the Author: Brittany Webster

I am a video journalist based in Âé¶¹AV and capturing life in the Okanagan
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