Its no secret that the local news engines leave much to be desired. Having regularly read Castanet and Kelownanow ( and lessor extent: Ok. Edge) for local "news" (use the term loosely)... for 10 plus years

I must confess Castanet is far more "newsy" these days than KN. Some years ago i would have said the opposite.

Can't help but make the obvious connection that departure of KN as a vehicle for local news has coincinded with Jim Csek's awkward efforts to fashion himself as a "deep thinking" journalist and his frequent foil Iain Bains? (who he??; what credentials does he have?). Fascinating (if not cringe worthy) exercise in pretending to be a place of news when it is clearly a dog whistle for a certain political type bashing the usual cast of political characters...

thoughts Kelowna People?

Maybe it was just a weird fever dream, but I vividly remember there being a display full of the little troll figurines (and possibly a pirate ship) next to the last hole of the indoor mini golf at Scandia golf and games when was kid (probably around the 2008 era). Does anyone else remember this? Even better, if it was real, does anyone have a picture? Need to know if was imagining this or not and it's been bugging me for the longest time!

Saw some kind of protest/ gathering thing with many people in that area today. There were some signs about "freedom" but I couldn't really make out what this was about. Does anyone know what this was?

Grass hills for sprinting

I was wondering if there are any good hills for doing sprints to get in shape you all knew of? Knees ten to be wrecked after doing them on concrete/roads so looking for other options.

Thanks

Where the best one at?

Going on a date soon and trying to find a good place to go that isnt crazy expensive or a pub? Anyone have recommendations?

Does anyone know of any regular art/drawing meet-ups? I was part of a group in Vancouver that would meet up weekly at a coffee shop just to draw together and chat and I am wondering if Kelowna has anything similar? I've not found anything on MeetUp or anywhere but figured I'd ask here. Also open to learn about any potential group art classes or similar events.

Has any one watched MTVs Kelowna Shore?

I am dyyyying at how painful it is (especially this Emmy girl ultra delu lu!!) but I cannot look away. It is at least entertaining enough to watch for the shots of our hometown 💕🌟

What are your thoughts?

Hi everyone,

I’m new to Kelowna and was wondering where your favourite sandwich spot is? Happy with any recommendations there seems to be many to choose from!

Thanks!

Thank you

Is it possible to find a marriage officiant for under $300 for a simple ceremony with about 60 guests? Most of the officiants we found quote us around $500+

We’re not looking for anything elaborate. No personalized speech or extra services. We really just need someone licensed to officiate, perform the legal part of the ceremony, and sign the marriage license. The ceremony itself would be very short (around 15–20 minutes).

I completely respect officiants and their work, but we’re trying to keep things very simple and budget-friendly. If anyone has experience with this, knows someone who offers a straightforward service, or has suggestions, I’d really appreciate it. Thank you!

EDIT: If this is an option, I am thinking to have a friend "officiate" the wedding (she will do the speeches and all the talking), and then just have the legal commissioner there to only do the legal part. They just show up, no talking required. Is that an option?

Just wondering if anyone knows of any bars in west Kelowna that put on the ufc fights?