Toni Boot

• ‘We can all do better’: Teen responsible for racist slur on Summerland school steps forward

  "I hope that more people gain the understanding how, even in what they think are relatively small things, can be harmful for people in the community."

  Crime

  Sep 15, 2023
  
• ‘It’s violence’: Racial slur added to Summerland Secondary School sign

  A ‘Welcome Back’ sign at Summerland Secondary School was rearranged to add a racial slur over the weekend.

  Crime

  Sep 11, 2023
  
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• Dam in South Okanagan reopens with a big splash

  The new outlet pipe for the 96-year-old dam provides flood resistance and brings the structure up to dam safety standards.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2022
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• Okanagan municipality waives business license fees amid pandemic

  The District of Summerland and the Summerland Chamber of Commerce are taking extra steps in supporting local businesses amid the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

  News

  Jan 28, 2021
• B.C. election 2020: Dan Ashton scores political hat trick in Penticton

  As of 2 a.m., with all 129 polls reported, Ashton lead the race with 9,137 votes, or 49.78 per cent. 

  Politics

  Oct 25, 2020
• B.C. election 2020: Boot attempts to unseat Ashton in Penticton

  Boot is the city's first Black mayor and she recently found herself in the national spotlight after cutting up Confederate flag bandanas in front of a local Dollar Store.

  Oct 15, 2020
• Power grab or the right time? South Okanagan voters react to snap election call

  Some Penticton constituents felt the move was an opportunistic power grab, as Horgan banks on his party’s popularity right now outweighing any backlash for calling a snap election.

  Politics

  Sep 22, 2020
• Penticton candidates gear up for unprecedented B.C. election campaign amid COVID-19 pandemic

  On Monday, Premier John Horgan announced Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin granted his request to dissolve the legislature, laying the groundwork for B.C.’s 42nd general election.

  Sep 21, 2020
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• Summerland council passes resolution to start ‘difficult’ discussions on racism

  'These will be difficult conversations. We must acknowledge our differences. We must listen. We must learn. We must move forward together.'

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2020
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• Summerland residents welcome discussion around racism in the community

  "Yeah, there is a problem in our community like in other communities. Let's not sweep it under the carpet," said councillor Martin Van Alphen.

  Jul 22, 2020