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Few drivers carpooling

An online networking service to encourage carpooling in the region has gone largely unnoticed since it was introduced to Summerlanders in spring.
Releasing an owl

Releasing an owl

The South Okanagan Rehabilitation Centre for Owls released a bird near Summerland

Waterman running for councillor role

Peter Waterman is seeking a seat on municipal council in next month’s civic election.
'Botched' policing let Pickton kill, inquiry told

'Botched' policing let Pickton kill, inquiry told

VPD, RCMP had many chances to stop serial killer preying on Downtown Eastside women
Pressure on B.C.'s minister of jobs

Pressure on B.C.'s minister of jobs

Pat Bell's latest assignment is simple. As Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, all he has to do is take B.C.'s success in reaching out to Asia for forest products, extend it to the rest of the economy, and make Premier Christy Clark's jobs plan work.
New penalties proposed for public disorder

New penalties proposed for public disorder

Attorney General Shirley Bond has introduced changes to B.C. law that present new options for street disorder, unsafe driving and other provincial offences.

Candidates listed

The list of candidates for the upcoming municipal elections is on the municipal website, with changes made as candidates file their papers or withdraw their nominations.
Discussing wigs

Discussing wigs

The Summerland Health Fair was held on the weekend.
New ID cards go beyond health care

New ID cards go beyond health care

The replacement for B.C.'s CareCard will provide online access to medical records, and may also be used to confirm B.C. residence and age while keeping other information private.

Frustration expressed over prison decision delay

Summerland Mayor Janice Perrino had a chance to tell BC Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor-General face to face that she is angry the lack of response to Summerland’s bid for a provincial prison.