Summerland

Man with chainsaw surrenders after police standoff at South Okanagan liquor store
A commotion at a gas station in Summerland last night was caused by a man…

Vigilant citizens to patrol Summerland during 6-hour blackout
Dozens of vigilant Summerlanders are expected to be on patrol tonight as the community braves…

Summerland brothers found guilty of mischief in dispute with mushroom-farming neighbour
Two brothers feuding with a mushroom farmer in Summerland have been found guilty of three…

Pickup stolen in Summerland while owner was sleeping in partially-attached trailer
A Summerland man was rudely awakened last weekend by a thief who stole the truck…

Verdict delayed in feud between Summerland brothers neighbouring mushroom farm
Two Summerland brothers have to wait a little longer to find out if the stink…

Shoplifting suspects nabbed after using getaway vehicle as weapon in Summerland
Two suspects were caught by police after allegedly stealing from a store in Summerland yesterday,…

Physician shortage forces closure of Summerland after-hours clinic
Summerland residents are losing their after-hours healthcare clinic at the end of the month. “The…

Extreme heat forces Summerland into Stage 2 water restrictions
With the mercury climbing into the 40 degree plus range daily for the next few…

Concerns raised over plans to sell Summerland-owned strip of shoreline property
Controversy is brewing over a proposal for Summerland to sell a narrow strip of Okanagan…

Summerland’s Kettle Valley Steam Railway feeling COVID-19 economic strain
Summerland’s Kettle Valley Steam Railway is feeling the effects of the pandemic as its operational…

Summerland grads flush with success following toilet fundraiser
Summerland high school grads are counting the cash following a successful and unique dry grad…

Tight entry-level supply driving up housing prices in Summerland
Real estate markets are heating up in the South Okanagan, but perhaps for different reasons…

Median, roadside barricades to be installed on stretches of Hwy 97, 97A
This fall, barricades will be installed along several stretches of Highway 97 and Highway 97A…

Summerland district council is pushing ahead in its campaign against racism
Summerland Mayor Toni Boot and her council have issued a joint statement saying they’re going…

Summerland’s mayor has clashed with store owner over Confederate flags before
Summerland Mayor Toni Boot is being accused of bullying and harassing a local businessman who…