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7 building permits issued for homes in Summerland

Total of 15 permits issued in the community in May

Jul 2, 2025 4:04 PM Read more >

Alternate approval process begins for regional district's Penticton office purchase

Public assent needed for borrowing of up to $10M

Jul 2, 2025 3:41 PM Read more >

Summerland Chamber now operating out of downtown location

Henry Avenue location opened to the public on July 1

Jul 2, 2025 3:25 PM Read more >

Update: Wildfire north of Lytton continues to grow as it tops 130 hectares

The Nikaia Creek wildfire started four years to the day after a blaze destroyed most of Lytton in 2021

Jul 2, 2025 3:00 PM Read more >

VIDEO: Donate plasma in Kelowna as demand soars at Canadian Blood Services

An estimated 50 per cent of Canadians are eligible to donate

Jul 2, 2025 2:40 PM Read more >

Oliver emergency department closed overnight

Emergency services will be unavailable until 7 a.m. on July 2

Jul 1, 2025 5:19 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Evacuation orders and alerts for Izman Creek Wildfire north of Lytton

The wildfire has swelled to over 25 hectares in size and remains highly active

Jul 1, 2025 4:49 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Fire crews 'made good progress' on Lytton wildfire, 2 properties on evacuation order

The fire was discovered on Monday night, June 30

Jul 1, 2025 7:56 AM Read more >

Wildfire burns west side of Lytton, 4 years to the day after blaze destroyed village

BC Wildfire is responding to a 2.1 hectare blaze on the west side of Lytton

Jun 30, 2025 10:10 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Wildfire prompts evacuation order for Neskonklith Reserve near Chase

Neskonlith band evacuation order in effect

Jun 30, 2025 7:30 PM Read more >