Our Town

Traditional Syilx transportation trails

Long before Summerland was formally occupied by non-Syilx settlers, it was part of the Syilx’s traditional transportation trail system.

Sep 28, 2016 3:00 PM Read more >

Medical donation

Summerland Yacht Club members presented $25,500 to the South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation.

Sep 28, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

Escaping an abusive relationship

A Summerland woman has agreed to share her story of how she broke free from a 24-year abusive relationship.

Sep 28, 2016 8:00 AM Read more >

New fruit varieties developed in Summerland

Researchers in Summerland are continuing their tradition of developing new fruit varieties to meet changing agricultural needs.

Sep 21, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Golfers present food donation

Members of the Summerland Ladies Golf Club presented food items and a $500 donation to the Summerland Food Bank.

Sep 21, 2016 2:00 PM Read more >

Researcher studies fruit after the harvest

Peter Toivonen, a researcher studying post-harvest physiology, is working to ensure apples in the stores look and taste good.

Sep 21, 2016 1:00 PM Read more >

Scientific research assists wineries

British Columbia’s thriving wine industry is receiving a boost from the research scientists.

Sep 21, 2016 7:00 AM Read more >

Mckelvey has passion for restoring old cars

Jim Mckelvey says his pastime of restoring cars has not only kept him sane, but has given him something to work on and to be proud of.

Sep 14, 2016 7:00 PM Read more >

Legion branches support hospital tower campaign

Eight Royal Canadian Legion branches throughout the South Okanagan Similkameen are showing support for Penticton Regional Hospital.

Sep 14, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >

Program provides support following strokes

The South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society is offering an education-based stroke support program.

Sep 14, 2016 6:00 PM Read more >