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i keep odd hours so i’m often awake all through the night and like to keep my windows open in the warmer months. ever since the weather got nice, i’ve been hearing a man wandering around my neighbourhood screaming ‘HELLO?’ at the top of his lungs every few minutes. i live a few blocks from the hospital and i just wondered if anyone else has heard this gentleman as i’m quite concerned about him. i don’t consider him a bother or a threat, i just hope he’s okay and wanted to know if anyone knows his story/if there are any available resources for him. he’s out there almost every night and sounds quite distressed.

I have turned 20 very recently, but it seems like I can’t mentally handle it anymore, I have a lot of family problems and no trusted friend group since I moved to kelowna few years ago. I haven’t been clinically diagnosed with anxiety or depression as my immigrant family thinks of any mental illnesses as a taboo… I do have a partner of 6 months but I don’t want him to he involved in my health issues now because it is too much on him. So i am seeking help in finding free or low of cost therapists or something that can help me with my mental status right now in Kelowna.
Any leads on this would immensely help me, TIA!!

Visiting the area for 1.5 weeks (literally land in a few hours). Looking for tips and advice while in the area! Enjoy nature and beauty, which I’m confident we'll find all over :)

Any must do suggestions? Or only local knowledge? Additionally we enjoy unique experiences and of course good food!

We are a 41 mf couple and always open to meeting new friends! Any locals looking to meet new people and share some of that knowledge as well?

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Any shops actually bake sourdough on Sundays?

I'm flying into Kelowna airport and need to get to a friend's house in Penticton. Is taxi/uber the only way to go? Thank you!

https://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/bcairquality/readings/find-stations-map.html

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Does anyone know how long they're keeping up the big screen at waterfront park for FIFA?

The city website doesn't say when it's ending and was trying to catch the games today somewhere

Looking for a summer day off day trip to explore the Okanagan more. Do you think it be more worthwhile to go north and explore Vernon? Or south and go to Penticton...anyone have experience or fav things about these two towns? Also, whats the best way to get there without a car. Thanks!

Absolute gridlock getting over the bridge tonight, anyone know what’s going on?

Super random but just wondering if there is a communal toaster In kelowna that can be of use. I know 7/11 has a microwave but was wondering if there’s a place I can toast a bagel or things like that for when I’m in town if not oh well not a big dealio but figured id try

As the title says, I'm in search for a bakery in kelowna that does 50% whole wheat bread. Please leave any recommendations below.

Title says it all. I didn’t get pics because I was driving but called 911 and Fire is responding. Not loving the strong breeze right now…

Visiting from out of town, beautiful as always!

Looking for best place to get some flats of cherries, either in town on or the way back to Vancouver.

Thanks!

Best kid friendly Penticton wineries ?

Hi guys!
I am visiting Kelowna (the east side) from Sunday to Sunday for work and I am looking for some advice on how easy/simple it could be for me to get some fishing done :)
I don’t have access to my own vehicle and my time available is likely to be between 5-10 pm to do such an activity.
Any and all advice would be appreciated, and to save you the time, I’m aware I need a non resident fishing licence 🥲
Thank you very much

I’ve been wanting to get new lenses for a pair of old frames that i had and decided to get them replaced at Costco since i got some cash back for the year. I showed the person my prescription and she started sort of belittling me and questioning me a lot because i guess my prescription is quite weak compared most people. I chuckled a bit as it was slightly funny, but also off putting at the same time, as i like the prescription for driving or reading things far away especially when i’m tired.

After we got over that part we started talking about lenses and they were being super nit picky about the lenses in my old pair i was getting replaced and was complaining on how blue the refracting was on the lenses. I explained that the lenses were for screens and they were from 2017, but again thought it was odd, as I was getting them replaced into transitionals, so didn’t get why it mattered.

Anyways i thought it was a super odd encounter compared to other optometrist’s places in town. I don’t mind when people are a bit blunt, but there little to no diplomacy or soft skills.

Ive lived here for a few years and Im now 19 but I realize that dating is so strange to me. Everyone is cuffed up and I'm here wondering how they go about that because I dont see anyone I could date anywhere.

How do you guys pick up people omgg

Are there any fields for public use that have actual nets on them? Drive by a lot of fields and most of them just have posts, any info is great thanks!