Chelsea Powrie

The growing trend of banging pots and pans and cheering at 7 p.m. each night in support of healthcare workers has reached the South Okanagan.

The movement started in Vancouver's West End last week, with residents banging pots and pans to show their appreciation for doctors and nurses and others on the front lines of the COVID-19 crisis.

Residents of Trout Creek in Summerland have been trying to get the practice going locally.

"We are trying, we go out every night and see and hear some but not all," said Heather Pescada, a Trout Creek resident hoping to spread the movement and encourage everyone to make some noise at 7 p.m.

This weekend, her efforts paid off, with many in the neighbourhood participating.

Pescada said the noise will continue every evening as long as they can keep it going.

"We have six doctors and three RCMP living close by and they can hear us. Plus all the other front line workers we appreciate so much. It's the least we can do."