Summerland

Roch Fortin of Maple Roch taps sap from some sugar trees on the Nomad Cidery property in Summerland. (File photo)

See, smell and taste how maple syrup is made in Summerland today

Sap tapped from local sugar trees is being boiled and turned into syrup

 

A pilot project will allow for responsible alcohol consumption at three beaches in Summerland in the summer of 2023. (Summerland Review file photo)

Pilot program allows alcohol on 3 Summerland beaches

Council gives unanimous approval to concept

 

A crash on Highway 97 south of Peachland is causing delays. (Google Maps)

Update: Highway 97 south of Peachland fully open following two vehicle crash

The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m.

 

There are plenty of streets to explore in communities around the province. This view, from the top of Giant’s Head Mountain in Summerland, shows a portion of the lakefront area in that community. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Summerland to represent Earth Day Canada campaign

Community selected from 254 municipalities across Canada

There are plenty of streets to explore in communities around the province. This view, from the top of Giant’s Head Mountain in Summerland, shows a portion of the lakefront area in that community. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Goats at the Beanery with their dad Greg Krauter. (Facebook)

Summerland pet goats delight as they stroll through town

The mini silky fainting goats have been spotted at coffee shops even through the drive-thru

Goats at the Beanery with their dad Greg Krauter. (Facebook)
The pier has been identified as a high priority project to enhance the waterfront. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Beloved Summerland pier to be torn down, no timeline on replacement

Structural assessment confirmed lakefront landmark needs to be removed

The pier has been identified as a high priority project to enhance the waterfront. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
A woman sits on the rubble as emergency rescue teams search for people under the remains of destroyed buildings in Nurdagi town on the outskirts of Osmaniye city southern Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Ottawa says Canada will contribute $10 million to earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria as part of an initial aid package. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Khalil Hamra

Summerland Rotary Club provides assistance following Turkey, Syria earthquake

ShelterBox Canada donation will go to relief work in Turkey and Syria

A woman sits on the rubble as emergency rescue teams search for people under the remains of destroyed buildings in Nurdagi town on the outskirts of Osmaniye city southern Turkey, Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. Ottawa says Canada will contribute $10 million to earthquake relief efforts in Turkey and Syria as part of an initial aid package. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Khalil Hamra
The municipality of Summerland now has 26 electric vehicle charging stations. The community’s first charging stations were installed in 2013 and have seen increasing levels of use every year. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Summerland electric over charging stations

Amount of electricity delivered at 26 stations has more than doubled from 2021 to 2022

The municipality of Summerland now has 26 electric vehicle charging stations. The community’s first charging stations were installed in 2013 and have seen increasing levels of use every year. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
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LETTER: Difficult to make predictions 100 years ahead

Past generations could not have foreseen present world

  • Jan 17, 2023
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LETTER: Take measures now to create a better future

Choices today will affect generations to come

  • Jan 17, 2023
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An expansion has been proposed for the Summerland Museum, adding floor space to the building in front and a covered loading dock in the back. The museum was opened in 1984, but since that time, the number of items in its collection has grown significantly. (Contributed)

Summerland Museum seeks to expand

Number of acquisitions has grown significantly since present building was constructed

An expansion has been proposed for the Summerland Museum, adding floor space to the building in front and a covered loading dock in the back. The museum was opened in 1984, but since that time, the number of items in its collection has grown significantly. (Contributed)
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Summerland’s snow levels significantly higher than normal

Measurement at Summerland Reservor 189 per cent of historical average

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Traffic on Highway 97 between Penticton and Summerland on Friday morning, Jan. 6. DriveBC warns for black ice on the road for more than 30 kilometres. (Screenshot from Facebook reel/Chris Anderson)

Multiple crashes on Highway 97 near Summerland as DriveBC warns of black ice

Icy road conditions expected between Okanagan Falls and Summerland on Friday

Traffic on Highway 97 between Penticton and Summerland on Friday morning, Jan. 6. DriveBC warns for black ice on the road for more than 30 kilometres. (Screenshot from Facebook reel/Chris Anderson)
Summerland resident Debi Johnson calms a busy Penticton Regional Hospital with the soothing sounds of her harp on Wednesday, Jan. 4. (Monique Tamminga Western News)

VIDEO: Soothing sounds of harp calm busy Penticton hospital

Debi Johnson said the sounds of her harp has a calming effect on both patients and staff

Summerland resident Debi Johnson calms a busy Penticton Regional Hospital with the soothing sounds of her harp on Wednesday, Jan. 4. (Monique Tamminga Western News)
Highway 97 north of Summerland on Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo- DriveBC)

Blasting work to close Highway 97 north of Summerland on Jan. 6

The closure is scheduled for one hour on Friday, Jan. 6

Highway 97 north of Summerland on Dec. 3, 2022. (Photo- DriveBC)
Summerland ecologist Don Gayton has a collection of essays about human relationships with nature. (Photo by Stephanie Seaton)

Summerland writer releases collection of essays

The Sky and the Patio is the seventh book by Summerland ecologist Don Gayton

Summerland ecologist Don Gayton has a collection of essays about human relationships with nature. (Photo by Stephanie Seaton)
Once again the Summerland Kinsmen will host the Polar Bear Dip at Sunoka Beach on Jan. 1. (Summerland Review file photo)

Summerland Kinsmen hold Polar Bear Dip on Jan. 1

Quick swim organized as fundraiser for service club

Once again the Summerland Kinsmen will host the Polar Bear Dip at Sunoka Beach on Jan. 1. (Summerland Review file photo)
Utility rates in Summerland are increasing. For a typical home in the community, the increase in water, sewer ane electrical rates is estimated at $29.43 a month or $353.16 a year. Read more on page 2. (John Arendt/Summerland Review)

Summerland utility rates jump

Water, sewer and electrical rates will raise utility rates by nearly 13%

Utility rates in Summerland are increasing. For a typical home in the community, the increase in water, sewer ane electrical rates is estimated at $29.43 a month or $353.16 a year. Read more on page 2. (John Arendt/Summerland Review)
North Okanagan Knights captain Kevin-Thomas Walters (19) had two assists Friday in a 5-4 KIJHL overtime win against the league’s best team, the Revelstoke Grizzlies. Walters then popped in two goals in regulation time and scored once in a shootout as North OK defeated Summerland 3-2 Saturday, Dec. 3. (Tanya Seibel photo)

North Okanagan Knights sting Summerland Steam

KIJHL - Knights move into three-way tie for second place in division with 3-2 shootout victory Saturday

North Okanagan Knights captain Kevin-Thomas Walters (19) had two assists Friday in a 5-4 KIJHL overtime win against the league’s best team, the Revelstoke Grizzlies. Walters then popped in two goals in regulation time and scored once in a shootout as North OK defeated Summerland 3-2 Saturday, Dec. 3. (Tanya Seibel photo)
Thousands of people from Summerland and beyond gathered in the downtown for the 35th annual Festival of Lights. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Crowds out for Summerland Festival of Lights

Full celebration of start of festive season had last been held in 2019

Thousands of people from Summerland and beyond gathered in the downtown for the 35th annual Festival of Lights. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)