Tag: Summerland Review
B.C. funds 602 new seats at post-secondary institutions to address nursing shortage …
In a Sunday press release, the province said that the 602 seats are in addition to the about 2,000 already in existence. …Read the full story
Without imminent threat, evac orders and alerts lifted for Princeton – Summerland Review
Evacuation orders and alerts in Princeton and area, issued following the November 2021 flooding events, were rescinded by the Regional District of South Okanagan Similkameen Thursday, Feb. Anyone who has previously experienced flooding in the past is asked to consider making a flood plan. …Read the full story
Summerland man meets cougar on trail
Dave Cox, a conservation officer based in Penticton, said cougar encounters, while rare, can occur in the community. …Read the full story
West Kelowna gym ordered to close by Interior Health for continued COVID violations …
The gym stated it will not require gym patrons to wear a mask or provide their vaccination status to use the gym. …Read the full story
Vancouver Island woman discovers naked man in the trunk of her car – Summerland Review
Bethany Coker, an automotive technician, found mud smeared on the seat of her car and elsewhere in the vehicle Saturday, Jan. John Blaase, of the Nanaimo RCMP, said officers who responded to the scene took the man to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for a psychological assessment. …Read the full story
Summerland snow measurements well below normal
At Summerland Reservoir, the snow depth was 700 millimetres or the equivalent of 128 millimetres of water. At Isintok Lake, the snow depth was 400 millimetres or the equivalent of 92 millimetres of water. …Read the full story
Penticton councillor casts doubt on need for 4 ice rinks – Summerland Review
15, Regehr listed 11 points that he felt need a better review, given his time as a member of the Arena Task Force. …Read the full story
Fifth anniversary of Quebec City mosque shooting to be marked with ceremonies …
“Today, we pay tribute to the victims of this hateful act of terror, who were senselessly killed at the hands of bigotry, Islamophobia, and racism. “They’re talking about the freedom to be able to be irresponsible individuals and not be vaccinated and possibly spread COVID-19 around Canada,” he said in an interview. A commemorative ceremony […]
Digital giants must pay media for using news: Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez
Facebook employees unveil a new logo and the name “Meta” on the sign in front of Facebook headquarters on Thursday, Oct. …Read the full story
Biden caught on hot mic swearing at Fox News reporter – Summerland Review
President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting on efforts to lower prices for working families, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. The president was in the East Room of the White House on Monday for a meeting of his Competition Council, which is focused on changing regulations and enforcing […]
BC’s Highway 1 reopens through hard-hit Fraser Canyon Monday – Summerland Review
Jackass Mountain is one of the steepest parts of the canyon highway, which winds through seven tunnels and is a known avalanche zone. There were 18 sites on Highway 1 damaged between Hope and Spences Bridge, including four that require extensive repairs. …Read the full story
BC doctors ask employers to stop requiring sick notes amid pandemic staffing challenges
“Sick notes place an unnecessary burden on the health care system particularly during the Omicron surge,” said president Dr. …Read the full story
Firearms, drugs and cash seized from known criminal in Naramata – Summerland Review
On Monday, Jan. “Penticton RCMP is committed to watching the behaviour of known criminals in the South Okanagan and continually monitoring their behaviour and its impact to public safety,” said Supt. …Read the full story
