Opinion

Finding funding

Wed Nov 18, 3:00 PM
It’s not a pretty picture for arts organizations. Because of changes at the provincial government level, funding for the various groups is now in jeopardy. The Summerland Arts Council stands to see it… more

An old sailor goes to Afghanistan

Wed Nov 18, 2:00 PM
VICTORIA – Remembrance Day reveries about the sacrifice of our ancestors weren’t much on my family’s mind this year. My eldest brother landed at Kandahar Air Field some time in the pre-dawn hours of N… more

OCP change a sign of arrogance

Wed Nov 18, 2:00 PM
Dear Editor: Re: Mike McCrady letter – Council showed courage about OCP changes There is a great difference between political courage (Tommy Douglas promoting universal health care) and political arro… more

Markets cherished

Wed Nov 18, 2:00 PM
Dear Editor: As members of the local area farmers’ market we see first hand the enthusiasm of people interested in buyin… more

Halloween displays appreciated

Wed Nov 18, 2:00 PM
Dear Editor: I would like to thank all the homeowners in Summerland who go that extra mile for our children. While trick… more

The kids were everywhere

Wed Nov 18, 2:00 PM
The saddest scene I saw all week involved a few thousand kids. The happiest scene I saw all week also involved a whole … more

Considering land use

Wed Nov 11, 5:00 PM
At first glance, the request appears innocuous. One applicant is asking council for a slight zoning change to allow a ho… more

An old sailor goes to Afghanistan

Tue Nov 17, 8:00 AM
VICTORIA – Remembrance Day reveries about the sacrifice of our ancestors weren’t much on my family’s mind this year. My… more

Sockeye go on the witness stand

Wed Nov 11, 5:00 PM
VICTORIA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s decision to have a judicial inquiry into the sockeye salmon crisis has the po… more

Plan is foundation for community

Wed Nov 11, 5:00 PM
Dear Editor: Re: Official Community Plans. The Official Community Plan (OCP) is a lot more than just another by-law. It’… more
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