Summerland Review

08/14/2023

The wildfire service is reporting about 375 fires around B.C., with about 11 recorded since midday Sunday and another 11 still ranked as fires of note, meaning they are highly visible or threaten people or property.

Wildfire crews battling several major blazes around British Columbia had a busy but not overwhelming weekend, although the BC Wildfire Service says challenging conditions could arrive within days as heat and powerful winds settle over the southern half of the province.

08/14/2023

There are a handful of reasons buskers suggest might be behind the decline.

Buskers detail change in conditions that are silencing street corner song

08/14/2023

“It’s important to be aware of the dangers from the heat and to take the proper precautions,” says emergency program coordinator Brittany Seibert. “Drink plenty of water, cover up as needed, apply sunscreen, go for a dip in the lakes and check in on your friends, family, seniors and neighbours. People can also go into city facilities during regular operating hours to cool off.”

Temperatures are expected to go as high as 37 C this week

08/14/2023

For the federal Liberals, the growing discontent with the state of the housing market is becoming a political threat.

Experts say the housing crisis poses a great risk to the incumbent government

08/14/2023

State and local officials are recommending cash donations to reputable nonprofit organizations active in Hawaii.

The outpouring of support in the wake of deadly wildfires on Maui has been nearly universal, with many people seeking opportunities to either make donations or volunteer.

08/14/2023

Michael Rodine, 36, was involved in a head-on crash on Highway 97 near the Army Camp early Aug. 5, 2022.

Impaired charges against 36-year-old in 2022 deadly crash

08/14/2023

Data from Rentals.ca and research firm Urbanation released this week shows July’s average asking rent hit $2,078, just shy of nine per cent above the same month last year.

July’s average asking rent in Canada hit $2,078, just shy of 9 per cent above same month last year

08/14/2023

The Rossmoore Lake fire currently sits at approximately 7,249 hectares, and is still deemed by BC Wildfire Service as out of control.

Rossmoore Lake fire still at 7,200+ hectares

08/14/2023

Get ready for some warm weather.

Temperatures expected to hit mid-to-high 30s

08/14/2023

Those who live outside the Toronto area are now also budgeting for the cost of travel and accommodation in November 2024.

But Swifties from across Canada say cost of Toronto trip is well worth it

08/09/2023

The woman had been travelling with family from the US, said Cpl. James Grandy.

Police say the death is not suspicious

08/02/2023

In order for the world record to be valid, Pelletier must complete the entire journey on his own power.

Nick Pelletier is swimming through Kelowna on his journey across the lake

08/02/2023

As of July 29, the lake was at 345.82 metres. This was the lowest measurement on that date according to recorded historical lake levels dating back to 1996, with data also collected in 1972.

Conservation efforts urged as drought conditions persist

08/02/2023

According to the agreement, Neil Stewart Holmes contacted a student via Facebook Messenger after they graduated in 2014 and exchanged messages and photographs of a sexual nature.

Incidents involving Nanaimo-Ladysmith teacher happened between 2014-16

08/02/2023

The Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement the couple have signed a separation agreement “to ensure that all legal and ethical steps with regards to their decision to separate have been taken, and will continue to do so moving forward.”

Trudeau is the second prime minister to announce a separation while in office

08/02/2023

The Crater Creek blaze is burning out of control and is now an estimated 42 hectares in size. It was discovered on July 22 and is suspected to be caused by lightning.

The Crater Creek blaze is 42 hecatres while the Gillanders Creek fire is 93.2 hecatres

08/02/2023

When John took the stand on Aug. 1, he acknowledged his actions and apologized for leaving a threatening voicemail, pushing his sister and aggressively restraining his brother Nick.

While mayor, John Vassilak was involved in a family dispute that escalated to physical violence

08/01/2023

Have you been following the romance on Farming For Love?

Farming life connects Chemainus’ Groenendijk and Ontario woman

08/01/2023

The regatta is the oldest sailing competition on Okanagan Lake and was first held in 1959.

Regatta was held in Summerland in late July

07/31/2023

Are these your glasses? They were found on the sidewalk near Summerland Secondary School. Pick up at our office on Victoria Road North.

07/31/2023

The identity of the victims have not been released, and the cause of the crash isn’t yet known.

Plane discovered on Mount McGillivary, about 60 kilometres west of Calgary

07/31/2023

The fire started south of the border near Oroville on July 29, before it quickly spread north to threaten Canada.

The Eagle Bluff Wildfire has continued to grow since it crossed the border on Saturday

07/31/2023

“SkyAlyne’s proposed solution for FAcT was the collective effort from an outstanding team of individuals and companies from across Canada,” says Tracy Medve, SkyAlyne board chair and CEO, KF Aerospace.

KF to partner with Montreal-based CAE Flight Training

07/31/2023

The wording on every cigarette, written in English and French on the paper around the filter, ranges from warnings about harming children and damaging organs to causing impotence and leukemia. “Poison in every puff,” cautions one.

‘Poison in every puff’ among messages as feds aim to deter kids, convert parents

07/31/2023

The event is scheduled for Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in and around the George Ryga Arts and Cultural Centre and the Summerland Museum and Archives.

One-day event will take place Saturday, Sept. 9

07/27/2023

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07/25/2023

Since his tenure began in 2020, the city has expanded the number of local officers and broadened additional programs to ease the demand on the local police.

Supt. Brian Hunter has been in charge for the last three years