John Arendt

The 1985 movie Back to the Future starred Christopher Lloyd, left, Michael J. Fox. Do you know the year Fox’s character, Marty McFly, visited in this story of time travel? (MCA/Universal Pictures photo)

QUIZ: It’s time to think about time change

Daylight Saving Time has ended for another year

The 1985 movie Back to the Future starred Christopher Lloyd, left, Michael J. Fox. Do you know the year Fox’s character, Marty McFly, visited in this story of time travel? (MCA/Universal Pictures photo)
Vampires are part of the imagery of Halloween. Do you know who wrote the classic vampire novel, Dracula? (Pixabay.com)

QUIZ: Are you ready for Halloween thrills?

How much do you know about Halloween-themed chills and thrills?

Vampires are part of the imagery of Halloween. Do you know who wrote the classic vampire novel, Dracula? (Pixabay.com)
The NASA Black Brant XII rocket lifts off with the KiNET-X experiment at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on May 16, 2021. (Terry Zaperach / NASA)
The NASA Black Brant XII rocket lifts off with the KiNET-X experiment at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on May 16, 2021. (Terry Zaperach / NASA)

QUIZ: Exploring the final frontier

How much do you know about factual and fictional space travel?

The NASA Black Brant XII rocket lifts off with the KiNET-X experiment at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on May 16, 2021. (Terry Zaperach / NASA)
The NASA Black Brant XII rocket lifts off with the KiNET-X experiment at Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia on May 16, 2021. (Terry Zaperach / NASA)
Containers of hand sanitizer have become commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a day to raise awareness of the importance of good hand washing. (Shutterstock)
Containers of hand sanitizer have become commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a day to raise awareness of the importance of good hand washing. (Shutterstock)

QUIZ: Do you have clean hands?

Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day. How much do you know about hands and hygiene?

Containers of hand sanitizer have become commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a day to raise awareness of the importance of good hand washing. (Shutterstock)
Containers of hand sanitizer have become commonplace during the COVID-19 pandemic. Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a day to raise awareness of the importance of good hand washing. (Shutterstock)
Wild turkeys can be problematic says WildSafeBC. Jill Hayward photographer (bobjillh@gmail.com)

QUIZ: A celebration of turkey

How much do you know about the bird, the country of Turkey or other turkey-related facts?

Wild turkeys can be problematic says WildSafeBC. Jill Hayward photographer (bobjillh@gmail.com)
Billy Boerboom shows a massive pumpkin grown at his farm in Summerland. (Black Press file photo)
October is the time of year when fruit growers conclude their harvest season. (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: How much do you know about October?

Fall colours, Thanksgiving and Halloween are all part of the month

Billy Boerboom shows a massive pumpkin grown at his farm in Summerland. (Black Press file photo)
October is the time of year when fruit growers conclude their harvest season. (Black Press file photo)

Eastgate Fire Protection Society receives $15,000 grant

Money comes from Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Summerland runner qualifies for Boston Marathon

Marie Cormack competed in Scotiabank Calgary Marathon on Sept. 19.

Contract awarded for detailed design of North Naramata Firehall

Satellite firehall needed to cover expanded fire service area

Crews replacing outflow pipe at Summerland reservoir lake

Project at Isintok Lake costs around $2.4 million

Site located for firehall on Apex Mountain

Facility will be built at ski resort near Penticton

Summerland ends campfire ban

Ban concludes on Sept. 23 at noon

LETTER: Pride must be restored to nursing profession

Former nurse has concerns about present image of nursing

Summerland park access open to vehicles once again

Giant's Head Mountain Park road had been closed to motor vehicles since June 30

Quick action by Summerland bylaw officers save man’s life

Officers were at business when founder had a heart attack

COLUMN: The problem with negative election campaigning

In a multi-party system, voters have plenty of choices at the polls

EDITORIAL: Examine the facts during election campaign

It is essential that voters make their decisions based on accurate information

Summerland high school gym replacement postponed

Plans to demolish and rebuild aging structure won't go ahead this year

Summerland hosts women’s doubles tennis tourney

Total of 18 teams compete in Credit Union Cup

Multi-use trail proposed for Vaseaux Lake area

Proposed trail would be part of Trail of the Okanagans project