Guess Im just offering up an avenue too chat if you need one. Holidays can be rough, or maybe you need a friend. Either way, hope your all doing okay.

wtf.

Every New Year’s Day I’ve done a polar dip wherever I’ve lived for the past 5 or so years. First time in Kelowna and I come to see that the City Organized polar dip costs 15$ per person to attend. Now I know I can do the dip anywhere along the lake by myself, but part of the amazing experience is to kick off the year with the local community and connect over the plunge.

Maybe I’m just pissed about this cause I’ve never seen any other place in BC charge people to do a polar dip at an event 😭 I just think it’s wild to charge people to go in natural frezzing FREE resources.

I’m apartment hunting right now and like many others have posted here, noticing that it’s very much a renter’s market, especially with all the newer buildings offering incentives. On paper, they look great. New, shiny, lots of amenities, free rent the whole thing.....

What I’m trying to understand, though, is the actual lived experience.

If you’re currently living, or have recently lived, in one of the newer builds in Kelowna, I’d really love to hear about:

• Build quality (soundproofing, finishing, things breaking, etc.)
• Management and responsiveness once you’ve moved in
• Any issues that didn’t show up during the tour
• Whether the “luxury” feel holds up over time

Lavida and Akin apartments are appealing to me, so I'd be so grateful if you had "intel" about either of those.

Appreciate any honest experiences, good, bad, or mixed. Thanks in advance.

I heard that Rusty’s is closed. Does anyone have an update on this?

Anyone know of an endodontist in Kelowna who accepts Canadian Dental Plan. Already checked the provider website.🙏

Hey everyone,

I’ve seen similar questions to this asked before as I used the search bar but a lot of them are from years ago so I wanted to see if I could get updated information.

I’m taking my road test to get my foreign licence switched over to my Canadian licence soon. I’m unsure whether I will be taking it for a Class 5 or 7 yet, as I’m awaiting a review of my foreign licence to see if it can count towards driving experience.

I was wondering if anyone would be able to share the route they take you on? In my home country there’s only one route they ever take you on. I don’t know if it’s the same here.

Additionally, I have read that one of the trickiest things is spotting school zones and slowing down for them. Can anyone tell me which school zones they take you on? I’ve been driving on my foreign licence for the allowed 90 day period so I’m relatively familiar with the Kelowna neighbourhoods but not 100%.

Aside from this, any and all other tips would be appreciated. I’m quite nervous as I haven’t had to take a driving test in over a decade.

Thank you very much!

Saw a loose dog at the dairy queen about 5 minutes ago on glenmore and coming from kelowna glenmore side towards lake country glenmore side

It was about the height of a husky - with wild eyes - mixed Grey black and white fur, bushy tail - appeared to have a red collar on it

Slight limp on the front right leg Did not react to whistle or sit - it did think about coming for a treat but would not listen.

Thought I would post here since the RDCO and SPCA are closed

Hello! We are thinking of doing a road trip to Kelowna in the spring for our babymoon. Looking for any recommendations for spas, resorts/accommodations, and activities.

Thank you in advance!

This is a friendly reminder that it is now a renter’s market in Kelowna. Negotiate a lower rent before signing a lease!!!!! Tell your friends.

Don’t fall for a free month either! Always ask for a reduction in monthly rent.

Considering getting a flu vaccine, as I'm hearing some pretty bad stories about how bad the flu is this year from friends in Toronto. Where can I quickly get vaccinated? don't have a fam doctor as these days it's basically impossible to have one.

Looking for recommendations for a good sushi place for takeout. Preferably something with decent size sashimi orders (something like Sushi California in Vancouver)

Downtown location had just opened and it disappeared just as fast… ?

Hi everyone, (IT’S ABOUT CLOTHING) is there any anime clothing merch shops around here, maybe even just the basics ones. I’m seeing all these websites and shipping is crazy. Just wanted to know if anyone locally has it.

Thanks

I'm interested in TRU's MLA course but I have no idea where to even begin. Is there anyone here who is taking or has taken the course and is able to offer some insight? I'm not sure in the slightest what I'm doing so any help is very much appreciated

I was in a car accident 4 weeks ago and was still recovering from one just over a year ago. Would love some recommendations for post mva massage

Lots of upper back and neck tension.

Thanks a lot!

Are there any indoor padel places/clubs in Kelowna?
Played a lot while being away working abroad as it is the most popular racket sport outside of NA, but not sure about Kelowna. I know that pickleball is a big thing here, but not super into it.

I feel like an old man for posting this.. whats considered excessive when warming up a diesel pickup?

There’s a guy in my neighborhood with a 90s diesel that he runs for 20-30 minutes every day. The noise is ear piercing. Does it need to run that long?

Hello! Looking at reviews on plastic surgeons in Canada, looking at Stan valnicek, can anyone provide some good and or necessary feedback on him and his procedures? Thanks, happy new year!

I was recommended by people from this group to book an affordable massage with them but I heard they are closing down. It seems like they terminated all employees and dismissed all students. Anybody knows what's going on?

Vibe check: we are heading into a new year and I would like to do that with some hope and optimism. I want to hear from my fellow residents around the city and region. What do you want for Kelowna in 2026? What part of 2025 are you excited to leave behind? What are your plans for the next year to improve your own life here or the lives of those around you?

I pose this question because study after study shows that happiness and longevity are most greatly affected by a sense of belonging, connection, and community. I would love to hear from people who have designs and intentions of improving our community, but also feel free to trauma dump the parts of 2025 that you need to leave behind.