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New councillors elected

New councillors elected

It was a time for change as Summerlanders elected new representatives to council on Saturday.
B.C. Games shining bright in Greater Vernon

B.C. Games shining bright in Greater Vernon

Official ceremony launches countdown to sports extravaganza

Earthquake rocks the South Okanagan

Residents of the South Okanagan may have been shaken out of bed early today after a small earthquake rocked the area.

Carpooling gaining popularity in area

Summerlanders discovered an online carpooling network for the region during Carpool Week in late October.

Votes cast at advance polls

Although the municipal election is not until Saturday, some have already cast their ballots for council and school trustee candidates.

Building firm moves to Summerland

A home improvement firm from Penticton will relocate to Summerland in spring.
B.C. child advocate reappointed

B.C. child advocate reappointed

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond has been reappointed for a second term as B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth.
Former NHLer Niedermayer backs anti-Jumbo resort group

Former NHLer Niedermayer backs anti-Jumbo resort group

Retired hockey star Scott Niedermayer joins a local aboriginal group to press for rejection of Jumbo Glacier Resort.
Family law updated for modern times

Family law updated for modern times

The B.C. government has introduced changes to family law, to reflect modern trends from test-tube babies to common-law relationships.
Recover costs from guilty staff, B.C. told

Recover costs from guilty staff, B.C. told

The B.C. government should try to recover legal fees paid on behalf of employees found guilty of crimes, a review recommends.