Summerland

• New enclosed donation area aims to protect volunteers at Summerland thrift store

  The Summerland Health Auxiliary Thrift Shop relies on donations and volunteers, but maintenance volunteer Kurt Evans says conditions behind the store have changed over the years.

  Canada

  Jul 2
  
• Graffiti vandalism adds to mounting costs for Okanagan charity

  The graffiti incident is just the latest in a series of problems impacting the charity, including thefts of donated items left at the store's back door.

  Canada

  Jan 6
  
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• B.C. wineries facing wine surplus after bumper grape harvest

  After several difficult growing seasons, some wineries are now dealing with an abundance of grapes, and more wine than they can typically sell.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2025
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• Rockslide strikes vehicle along Highway 97 near Summerland, B.C.

  “It wasn’t a shock, it was more like, ‘Okay, when is the next big one going to happen?’” said Penticton resident, Kandace Sztepanacz.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2025
• Summerland B.C. winery says imported fruit is hurting the local market

  “There are still quite a bit of grapes left on the vines,” Gill said. “We’re still getting inquiries, we’re turning people away at this point.”

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2025
• Work resumes at Highway 97 rockslide site near Summerland, B.C.

  The rockslide forced the closure of the section between Callan and North Beach roads, reducing the highway to two lanes and causing repeated delays and detours.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2025
• Okanagan winery says government policy meant to help is now hurting wine sales

  Winemakers warn that if the policy isn’t fixed, restaurants and liquor stores could soon see even less local wine available.

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2025
• Summerland family aims to get accessible playground built for kids with mobility issues

  "The school district anticipates receiving a response from the Ministry in early spring 2026 regarding this funding request," the email states.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2025
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• Summerland non-profit working to boost health care hit by repeated thefts

  A Summerland thrift shop that helps raise money for healthcare and other non-profits in the Okanagan is dealing with a rash of thefts.

  Crime

  Nov 19, 2024
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• Summerland resident raises questions over bottle deposit refund

  A Summerland resident noticed a two-cent difference in what he was receiving for his bottles.

  Environment

  Jul 5, 2024