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Heat wave could force water restrictions in Summerland

SUMMERLAND – If the heat wave resumes the Summerland Treatment Plant could be forced to issue measures to reduce water use in the area. Due to increased demands the Summerland Water Treatment Plant has been operating at maximum capacity the last week, according to a media release issued today, June 29. If the demand rises...

Okanagan company behind genetically modified apple sold to American firm

SUMMERLAND – Just a couple weeks after getting approval to sell two of it’s controversial apples in the U.S., Okanagan Specialty Fruits has been sold to a synthetic biology company in the States. Interxon is paying about $41-million in stock and cash for the Summerland company that created an apple genetically engineered not to turn...