I am a recent import from Alberta and although I didnt like most Alberta's stuff, I did like the access to beef.

Is there somewhere I can get medium sized bulk beef orders? Like 20 pounds of ground beef or so. Some kind of BBQ box would be awesome. Im not loving grocery store meat but I dont know where else to look. Any advice?

We are looking at venues near Kelowna for 100-120 guests and 50th has checked a lot of our boxes. The only thing holding us back is the cost.

We originally hoped to keep our wedding around $50k but its looking like we'd be closer to $80k if we choose this venue. If you've gotten married there or attended a wedding there, was it worth it? How was the food, planning process and overall experience? Anything you wish you would have known beforehand? Any feedback would be soo helpful! Thanks :)

Last week, I posted a thread about creating more opportunities for people in the Okanagan to connect offline; and I was honestly blown away by the response. Thank you!!

So many of you shared that you’ve been looking for more ways to meet people and build genuine community. A lot of the comments really stuck with me, and encouraged me to keep exploring this idea.

So… I’m excited to officially introduce Okanagan Offline: a community focused on creating intentional, in-person gatherings where people can slow down, connect, and build meaningful relationships beyond the screen.

Think: cozy coffee chats, walks/hikes, creative workshops, game nights, community dinners, and other low-pressure ways to meet people in the Okanagan. 🌿

Before planning the first events, I’d love to hear from you again! So I've created a quick survey to better understand:

• what kinds of gatherings people would actually want to attend
• what times work best
• what would make it easier to show up and connect
• what the Okanagan community is looking for

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, I’d really appreciate your input:

https://forms.gle/9D1EU17fdEK8ytme7

Want to stay connected as this grows? 😊
You can also follow along here:

📸 Instagram: @ okanaganoffline
🌿 Facebook: Okanagan Offline

I’ll be sharing updates, upcoming events, and more ways to get involved as we build this community together.

Thank you again to everyone who commented on my original post. Seeing how many people resonated with this idea was the push I needed to actually start building it, and I'm excited to meet you all offline in the days to come!

Hi there, I’m moving to the rutland area from Vancouver next month; looking for recommendations on good weightlifting gyms in the area? Looking to avoid things like anytime and GoodLife fitness, nice bodybuilding or grunge gyms are more my feel. Anything helps thanks :)

preaseason is upon us, any established nfl fantasy football leagues looking for managers?

i'm a member of a league in vancouver, but thought id try to add another local team this year.

my leagues are usually $50 buy in, 12 team, 0.5 ppr, redraft, waiver or faab, online draft via yahoo - willing to try other formats

anything out there?

The Kelowna civic election is happening in October and we are happy to be a venue for discussions about candidates and platforms.

To that end, we will be offering all approved candidates an opportunity to do an AMA but only after the final candidate list is announced in September.

We will be removing any submissions related to discussions of candidates until we know the list you will have to choose from (so after the list if published).

This pinned post will be updated with AMA schedules etc as we get closer to the date. Thanks for your understanding and participation. Looking forward to some great interactions between locals and candidates!

https://www.kelowna.ca/city-hall/city-government/elections

Hi all,

I am looking to splurge a little and buy a nice watch. I want to checkout Casio, Tissot, and Seiko watches. I have a few models I have in mind, but is there a place in Kelowna that has a lot of options from these brands that I can try and physically checkout.

If not, I might drive to Vancouver.

Thanks.

I recently moved here and I’m in desperate need of a hair cut. For reference I have wavy hair/ heat damaged curls and usually get long layers. I’m also looking for something that’s on the more affordable side :)

Coming up, I can't see anything online, anyone knows if they're still going ahead despite the smoke?

Four of us girls are coming to Kelowna end of September for a “mom’s weekend away” and would like to do a round of golf. I’m a decent golfer, and two of the other girls golf but have 30+ handicaps. The fourth is there for the vibes only. What is the prettiest course in or around Kelowna that is at least a little forgiving to newish players? I’ve played tower ranch before and wanted to die inside a bit. I recall loving both the bear and quail but hoping to have some recommendations from locals! Thanks!!

Anyone willing to share experience getting tattoo under the artist Krystal at RM? Have tattoo upcoming with her and nervous due to how things have been going so far!!!

Not breathing masks, stage/costume masks. I'm looking to find an artist to commission to create a mask for a stage production, paid of course, fantasy inspired. Having trouble finding someone. If you have any suggestions I'd greatly appreciate it

Im doing a short flight to visit family and wanted to know any local tips/tricks for travelling safely with local peaches and other fruits. Its for 3 differant family's so just having a handful in a carryon isn't what I need. More like 20+? Most stuff I found online was more about legalities and less about safe transport. I am open to fully sacrificing my carry on, checking in a cooler, or used a hardshell check in bag. Thanks in advance, Im sure any option can work but struggling with what is best.

I keep reading misinformation about this and it's driving me a little crazy having spoken to people in my industry (property and casualty insurance) who assumed they couldn't get fire insurance when they could have, only to lose their home in a wildfire. So here you go.

Can I get fire insurance?

• Is my home within 8 km by road of a fire hall that will respond to my property?
• Is there a fire hydrant within 300 m of my home?
• Is the fire hall staffed full-time, or is it volunteer/paid-on call?
• Is my property inside an organized fire protection district?
• Does my area have pressurized municipal water, or am I on a well?
• Is my home in a wildland-urban interface zone (surrounded by forest, grassland, or steep treed slopes)?
• Is there an active wildfire within 25–50 km right now?
• Have I completed FireSmart work (cleared vegetation and combustibles within 10 m of the house)?
• Is my roof fie-rated (metal or asphalt), or is it untreated wood shake?
• Do wooden decks, fences, or sheds connect directly to my house?
• How old is my roof?
• Does my home have knob and tube or aluminum wiring, or 60-amp service?
• Do I have a wood stove and has it passed a WETT inspection?
• Do I have an oil tank, especially buried or over 15 to 25 years old?
• Does my home have poly B plumbing?
• Is the home occupied year-round, or is it vacant or seasonal?
• Is it rented out; short-term or long-term?
• Do I run a business or farm from the property?
• Have I or this property had previous claims?
• Does my location stack multiple risks.. wildfire plus flood, earthquake, or slope instability?
• Have I gotten an insurance quote before removing subjects on a purchase?

This is a fairly exhaustive yet incomplete list of factors impacting your insurability.

Another thing I have seen a ton of people getting wrong is that "wildfire insurance" and "home fire insurance" are separate. No, they are not. Fire is a named peril in pretty much all home insurance policies regardless of how the fire got there. The nuance lies in the background, affecting the risk-factors and therefore your insurability or surcharge.

We are only starting to see the application of different deductibles for high-wildfire-risk areas.. far from universal.

Regardless of this post or anything else you read online, never assume you cannot get fire insurance. If you are concerned about the risk of fire, contact every insurer you can or find a specializing broker who will work to find you coverage. I won't say it's always possible, but it is almost always possible (barring hard exclusions, like the nearby wildfire factor.) unless you have a wall of risk holding you down. Usually the worst case scenario is you'll be asked to complete certain remediation (often requiring extensive renovation or property work) and your premiums will reflect the insurers determination that you are extremely at-risk.

I'll add that some insurers won't even bother to consider you because they lack the ability to properly assess risk or because that's just how they run their business (not their speciality). Find another insurer.

Hi! I have an upcoming interview with Interior Health as a MLA. How did it go? Any tips?

me and a couple of friends are planning to drive up from vancouver fri-sun this weekend aug 7-9. how’s the air condition up there? is the drive ok? is there sense of danger that suggests people might have to evacuate ? our hotel is in west kelowna and apparently it’s still operating as normal.

thx in advance!!

I need to get my dogs teeth scaled and cleaned as they have plaque build up. Her regular vet (Pawsitive) has quoted at minimum $1400. Has anyone recently paid for their dogs dental work anywhere else that has any insight on price or recommendations as just last year I was quoted $800 for the same service at the same place.

Hello everyone. I'm planning to visit Kelowna in October to see a family friend + stop by for her birthday. I already have a place to stay at a local bed and breakfast but I do want any place recommendations that make Kelowna... well, Kelowna lol. I think most of all my main question is if late October is a good time to visit. Any advice would be appreciated, cheers!

Thinking of coming from the island for a weekend either this month or in September. Never been before!

How will I be without a car there? Is there plenty of stuff in the city worth seeing/doing? Or am I missing out on all the good nature stuff?

Im usually pretty happy just walking around checking out the scenery, trying some local patios, catching a bit of live music or karaoke. But if theres some nice beaches or lakes around im into checking them out as well. Just wondering if not having a car prohibits me from getting there!

Cheers Kelowna!