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John Arendt

John Arendt

John Arendt has worked as a journalist for more than 30 years. He has a Bachelor of Applied Arts in Journalism degree from Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now Ryerson University) in Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts in English and History from the University of Winnipeg. He has been at the Summerland Review since 1994. In his spare time, he writes creatively and has had some of his short fiction published in British Columbia and internationally.

Phone
1-250-494-5406
Email
news@summerlandreview.com

Recent Work by John

QUIZ: How much do you really know about dogs?

QUIZ: How much do you really know about dogs?

The dog days of summer are here, which means it’s time to celebrate dogs
South Okanagan featured in Amazing Race Canada episode

South Okanagan featured in Amazing Race Canada episode

Penticton and Oliver will be featured in July 23 episode
Extinguished wildfire reached 1 hectare in Summerland

Extinguished wildfire reached 1 hectare in Summerland

Grass fire was a kilometre from nearest fire hydrant
QUIZ: Are you ready for a summer camping trip?

QUIZ: Are you ready for a summer camping trip?

It’s time for the summer camping season in many parts of Canada
Summerland was affected by Spanish influenza epidemic

Summerland was affected by Spanish influenza epidemic

Epidemic in early 20th century took a toll on the community
Replacement of Summerland's historic pier reopened to the public

Replacement of Summerland's historic pier reopened to the public

The previous pier was deemed unsafe in 2023 due age and wear
QUIZ: Are you ready for the summer music festival season?

QUIZ: Are you ready for the summer music festival season?

Across Canada, there are plenty of concerts and music festivals, featuring a variety of styles. How much do you know about Canadian music?
Summerland has had long history of fruit production

Summerland has had long history of fruit production

Peach trees have been growing in Summerland for more than 120 years
Summerland mayor urges for alternate transportation route

Summerland mayor urges for alternate transportation route

Doug Holmes says Highway 97 is an essential route in the Okanagan
Major blasting complete at site of rockslide near Summerland

Major blasting complete at site of rockslide near Summerland

Lengthy road closures expected to be less frequent
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