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Deconstruction of a pier in Summerland has begun, but the work is paused at present. The project is expected to resume in July. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Progress stalled on deconstruction of Summerland pier

Work is expected to resume in July

Deconstruction of a pier in Summerland has begun, but the work is paused at present. The project is expected to resume in July. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Surplus fruit from the Summerland Research and Development Centre is being donated to the Central Okanagan Food Bank. (Summerland Review file photo)

Surplus fruit from Summerland research centre donated

Initiative provides fruit to Central Okanagan Food Bank in Kelowna

Surplus fruit from the Summerland Research and Development Centre is being donated to the Central Okanagan Food Bank. (Summerland Review file photo)
On Monday, June 5, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Organics Composting Facility at the. Oliver Landfill. (Contributed)

Organics Compost Facility opened at Oliver Landfill

Facility will divert organics that would otherwise be buried or burned

On Monday, June 5, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen held a ribbon cutting ceremony at the new Organics Composting Facility at the. Oliver Landfill. (Contributed)
Highway 97 in Summerland was closed on June 6 following a landslide. During this closure and previous closures resulting from landslides, traffic detoured through Summerland, affecting residents in the community. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

‘Patience of a saint’: Landslide detour affected Summerland residents

Additional traffic observed on Giants Head Road during highway closure

Highway 97 in Summerland was closed on June 6 following a landslide. During this closure and previous closures resulting from landslides, traffic detoured through Summerland, affecting residents in the community. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
In 2022, the mayor and council members received a total of $141,052.10 in remuneration and $18,492.93 in expenses. (Summerland Review file photo)

Summerland council members were paid more than $140K in 2022

Remuneration and expenses for council and staff shown in Statement of Financial Information

In 2022, the mayor and council members received a total of $141,052.10 in remuneration and $18,492.93 in expenses. (Summerland Review file photo)
Summerland municipal hall will provide counter service four days a week, from Tuesday to Friday, beginning July 2. The hours of operation will be extended. (Summerland Review file photo)

Summerland adopts 4-day week pilot project

Extended hours will be in place Tuesday to Friday, beginning July 2

Summerland municipal hall will provide counter service four days a week, from Tuesday to Friday, beginning July 2. The hours of operation will be extended. (Summerland Review file photo)
B.C. attractions like the Butchart Gardens (above), along with museums, amusement parks, other visitor landmarks and tour bus companies, can apply for new government grants to help them prepare for the loosening of travel restrictions. (Jennifer Blyth photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about gardens and gardening?

This is the time of year when many people love to watch their gardens grow

B.C. attractions like the Butchart Gardens (above), along with museums, amusement parks, other visitor landmarks and tour bus companies, can apply for new government grants to help them prepare for the loosening of travel restrictions. (Jennifer Blyth photo)
In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. (Government of Canada photo)

COLUMN: Faces on our money help tell Canada’s story

There are plenty of Canadians who have made remarkable achievements over the years

In 2018, Viola Desmond was celebrated on the Canadian $10 bill. (Government of Canada photo)
Supermodels Candice Swanepoel, left, and Doutzen Kroes, help open the first Victoria’s Secret store in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, May 5, 2011. When was Victoria’s Secret created? (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Queen Victoria?

The Victoria Day long weekend is named after a legendary British monarch

Supermodels Candice Swanepoel, left, and Doutzen Kroes, help open the first Victoria’s Secret store in Calgary, Alta., Thursday, May 5, 2011. When was Victoria’s Secret created? (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
The clay and silt slope came down covering Highway 97 in Summerland on Monday, May 15. The highway at the site remains limited to single-lane alternating traffic. (Monique Tamminga - Black Press)

Highway 97 in Summerland slide will need retaining wall built

Alternating traffic will remain as work continues on the unstable slope

The clay and silt slope came down covering Highway 97 in Summerland on Monday, May 15. The highway at the site remains limited to single-lane alternating traffic. (Monique Tamminga - Black Press)
The Kettle Valley Steam Railway in Summerland has acquired a railway coach from Kamloops. (Contributed)

Summerland steam train acquires coach

Transporting railway car from Kamloops involved a five-hour drive

The Kettle Valley Steam Railway in Summerland has acquired a railway coach from Kamloops. (Contributed)
In Oliver, crime figures have showed a decrease. Violent crime and property crime statistics in the first quarter of 2023 are lower than for the same period in 2022. (Black Press file photo)

Crime decreasing in Oliver but break-ins still a problem

Reductions observed in violent crime and property crime categories

In Oliver, crime figures have showed a decrease. Violent crime and property crime statistics in the first quarter of 2023 are lower than for the same period in 2022. (Black Press file photo)
A landslide destroyed three homes in Summerland’s Lowertown in 1970. Another landslide, near the same area, occurred in 1992. There have been other slides in and near Summerland over the years. (Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum)

Past landslides have devastated Summerland

Incident in 1970 claimed one life

A landslide destroyed three homes in Summerland’s Lowertown in 1970. Another landslide, near the same area, occurred in 1992. There have been other slides in and near Summerland over the years. (Photo courtesy of the Summerland Museum)
Mother’s Day will be held on Sunday, May 14. How much do you know about the customs of the day? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: How much do you know about Mother’s Day?

Sunday, May 14 is a day set aside to honouring mothers

Mother’s Day will be held on Sunday, May 14. How much do you know about the customs of the day? (Pixabay.com)
Snow measurements varied widely in the May 1, 2023 data. The Liard basin in northern British Columbia was at 233 per cent of normal, while the Skagit basin was at 47 per cent of normal. (BC River Forecast Centre)

B.C. snow levels vary widely

Boundary, Okanagan and Nicola basins among areas with higher than normal snow levels

Snow measurements varied widely in the May 1, 2023 data. The Liard basin in northern British Columbia was at 233 per cent of normal, while the Skagit basin was at 47 per cent of normal. (BC River Forecast Centre)
Britain’s King Charles inspects the 200th Sovereign’s parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Camberley, England, on Friday, April 14, 2023. Canadians will be able to celebrate the coronation of King Charles at a special event in Ottawa on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dan Kitwood/Pool Photo via AP

QUIZ: How much do you know about King Charles III and the monarchy?

The coronation, a ceremony steeped in tradition, will take place on May 6

Britain’s King Charles inspects the 200th Sovereign’s parade at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in Camberley, England, on Friday, April 14, 2023. Canadians will be able to celebrate the coronation of King Charles at a special event in Ottawa on May 6. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Dan Kitwood/Pool Photo via AP
Bactrian camels were once used in British Columbia. These animals are found in Asia. The more common dromedary is found in Asia and parts of Africa. (Pixabay.com)

COLUMN: The challenge of not thinking about camels

Can you concetrate on not thinking about camels?

Bactrian camels were once used in British Columbia. These animals are found in Asia. The more common dromedary is found in Asia and parts of Africa. (Pixabay.com)
Kiwanis Pier in Summerland has been deemed unsafe. The pier will now be deconstructed. A new structure is in the works to replace the iconic Summerland waterfront landmark. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Beloved but unsafe Summerland pier will be dismantled

Report states iconic structure cannot be repaired and must be removed

Kiwanis Pier in Summerland has been deemed unsafe. The pier will now be deconstructed. A new structure is in the works to replace the iconic Summerland waterfront landmark. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
Kiwanis Pier in Summerland is closed to the public. Many of the pilings have rotted or are in poor condition. A report presented to Summerland council in late 2022 stated the pier could not be repaired. At present there are efforts to replace the structure. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)

Planning starts on fundraising for Summerland pier

Municipality, Rotary Club will work on replacing walking pier

Kiwanis Pier in Summerland is closed to the public. Many of the pilings have rotted or are in poor condition. A report presented to Summerland council in late 2022 stated the pier could not be repaired. At present there are efforts to replace the structure. (John Arendt - Summerland Review)
The 39th annual Giant’s Head Run will be held Saturday, June 3 in Summerland during the Summerland Action Festival weekend. (Contributed)

Summerland to host 39th annual Giant’s Head Run in June

There are 28 race categories and more than $2,500 worth of draw prizes

The 39th annual Giant’s Head Run will be held Saturday, June 3 in Summerland during the Summerland Action Festival weekend. (Contributed)