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Cultus Lake Waterpark is still working through its inspection process after last month's electrical incident, with a mid-July reopening possible but not confirmed. In the meantime, summer isn't waiting: there's a free outdoor workout at Vedder Park on Thursday and a free concert in Hope on Friday night.

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Cultus Lake Waterpark is still not ready to welcome visitors after an electrical incident sent 12 children to the hospital last month.

The water park is eyeing a mid-July opening, though it’s not set in stone. Because of this, no tickets will be sold for the latter part of this month and all passes sold for late June and early July will be refunded.

“We are continuing to work through the inspection and approval process with Technical Safety BC, and we understand that this process will take time,” the water park said in an update on its website. “Once a reopening date, operating hours, and ticket options have been finalized, new tickets will be released for purchase.”

The water park has been shut down since June 16, the day after 12 children aged 10 to 13 sustained burns on their feet after touching an electrified handrail while waiting in line for one of the rides.

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Mount Meditation Series on Thacker Mountain: A four-week Thursday evening series combining trail hiking and outdoor meditation on Thacker Mountain in Hope, running July 9, 16, 23, and 30. $80 for the full series or $30 drop-in. Limited to 10 spots.

Outdoor Strength Class at Vedder Park: LAND Studio hosts a free outdoor cardio and bodyweight workout at Vedder Park in Chilliwack on July 9. All levels welcome, no equipment needed.

VanCity Vice at Memorial Park: Vancouver 80s pop tribute band VanCity Vice plays a free concert at Memorial Park in Hope on July 10, part of the weekly Concerts in the Park series running every Friday evening through the summer.

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