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CHAMBER CORNER: Businesses as advocates important

Occasionally, at Chamber related functions, we will mention the word advocacy and watch everyone’s eyes glaze over.
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Why Summerland needs a cultural plan

On Sept. 12 we are all invited to a Conversation Café at the IOOF Hall at 7 p.m. The topic is ‘Creating a Vibrant Cultural Community’
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Summerland tourism numbers rise

Here in the Thompson-Okanagan region many of our tourists are home grown coming from other areas of the province.
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B.C. liquor laws get another look

B.C. liquor laws get another look

A glass of wine at the spa? A craft beer at the farmer's market? Can B.C. survive the next wave of modernization?
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CHAMBER CORNER: A community-oriented global event

Chamber staff and local business owners attended an Information session on the upcoming inaugural race of Challenge Penticton.
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Restaurant reopens following extensive flood

Restaurant reopens following extensive flood

After a lengthy closure to deal with the effects of a devastating flood, Cozy Bay Seafood Cafe is open for business once again.
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BUSINESS BUZZ: Animal therapy program joins chamber

New businesses and changes to existing businesses in Summerland.
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More costly BC Hydro work needed

More costly BC Hydro work needed

Costly upgrades to old dams are not enough to prepare BC Hydro for a major earthquake, and electricity rates will continue to rise
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Summerland company receives top certification

Beaver Home Improvements in Summerland has received the master elite level of roofing certification from GAF Materials Corporation.
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B.C. losing people to other provinces

B.C. losing people to other provinces

More people continue to move from B.C. to other provinces than migrate west, according to the latest Statistics Canada estimates
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