Summerland
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Feds approve assistance to help B.C. fire evacuees with shelterSome wildfire evacuees in Penticton, B.C. reported having long wait times to register for assistance, with those who were interviewed saying they waited more than 14 or 15 hours.CanadaAug 9
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Over 20,000 flee as B.C evacuation orders in full swing due to aggressive wildfireThe BC Wildfire Service says it's displaying aggressive rank 5 behaviour, with an organized flame front with a fast rate of spread and moderate to long-range spotting.FireAug 8
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New enclosed donation area aims to protect volunteers at Summerland thrift storeThe 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.CanadaJul 2
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Graffiti vandalism adds to mounting costs for Okanagan charityThe 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.CanadaJan 6
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B.C. wineries facing wine surplus after bumper grape harvestAfter several difficult growing seasons, some wineries are now dealing with an abundance of grapes, and more wine than they can typically sell.CanadaDec 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.CanadaDec 10, 2025
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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.”CanadaOct 31, 2025
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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.CanadaOct 31, 2025
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Okanagan winery says government policy meant to help is now hurting wine salesWinemakers warn that if the policy isn’t fixed, restaurants and liquor stores could soon see even less local wine available.CanadaOct 23, 2025
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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.CanadaOct 6, 2025
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