Have you noticed that since Dynacare took over from Valley Medical Lab things have gone terribly wrong?
It takes hours to get a simple blood test. Seniors waiting outside in the dark in their walkers at 7am so they can wait at least an hour (but not hours) to get blood drawn.
It’s a big problem. If you have gone to a lab recently you’ll know what I’m talking about.
I was wondering why things got so bad and thought maybe it was population increase? No, this isn’t the reason. It’s because dynacare is a private company and they aren’t paying their staff enough and they’re understaffed. They are a shitty corporation who does not care about our wait times.
What can we do?

I have a 13 year old, they want to exercise and become strong, I know there are fitness classes for adults but do we have any options for younger kids?

Thanks!

Despite the ongoing toss up in Kelowna Centre, how are we feeling this morning with our collective election hangovers?

This happens to my tree last night and I’m just wondering if anyone has had something similar happen and if it looks like the act of a deer or some kind of vandalism. I live by Knox mountain.

It's super crowded today more than usual. I couldn't find a parking spot anywhere for quite a while...

An ambulance showed up as well!

I have really bad anxiety, especially dental anxiety and have avoided dentists due to bad experiences and fear. I would absolutely prefer to be put under but assume i would have to travel to vancouver for sedation. I can’t ignore my dental health anymore and am looking for a dentist who is very patient, and fully understands dental anxiety in Kelowna even if they don’t offer sedation, TIA.

For those of you who met your partner in person and not on an app, where did you meet them? Please share some cute stories. And also let me know where I should go to hang out to find my own partner lol. Please also share tips on how to be brave to approach the men that I think are good looking 😅

Hey everyone! I’m 25F and recently moved to Kelowna. I’m still pretty new to the city and haven’t had the chance to meet many people yet. I was wondering if anyone has any Halloween plans or knows of any fun events happening? I’d love to tag along with a group or meet some new people! :)

—Thanks to those answering honestly. I live in BC, been through many fire seasons but never saw this. It’s pretty great. Thanks also to the a-holes commenting mean stuff, you make me laugh.—

Drove Hwy 33 south and saw many driveways have a white water tank, steel framed, with buckets attached. What’s up?

I am looking to relocate to Kelowna and buy a house. I have found older homes with 1-2 bedroom basement suites in the $ 750-850k range. Plan would be to live there as my primary residence and either do short-term rentals for the suite or even possibly live in the suite myself and rent the upstairs either short-term or long-term. Has anyone had any luck with this in Kelowna? Are there strong rents that make it worthwhile? Is Airbnb or other platforms a good option to increase revenue via short-term rentals ? I currently rent in Vancouver and own a contracting business here, however I am not interested in staying long term in Vancouver and prefer the Okanagan lifestyle.

Looking to switch to a local bank OR big chain. Any advice would be helpful.

Hey folks, I’m looking for a gym that I can get a day pass at a couple of times while I’m visiting for a week in November. Looking for a gym that has both a smith machine and a hip abduction machine.

I lived in Kelowna for 6 years but only went to the YMCA here and there while I lived there. I’m visiting friends so I have access to a vehicle and can get to any gym in the city if needed.

I just went to Walmart on the west side to get some distilled water and the entrance by the bakery stinks to high heaven. It smells like something died and is rotting. I asked the greeter what happened but they acted like I was crazy and there was no smell.

Anyone know what is going on?

The BK in Penticton seemed to have only been shipping Keroppis. Do the BKs here have other characters?

Considering to run in the Argus Apple Marathon in September 2027

Looking to save a bit of $. What areas of Kelowna be better to save a bit on accommodations?

Is it worth it to stay near City Park? as that is start and finish line of the events.

Is taking UBER/Taxi costly? could staying in West Kelowna be a better option? Recommendations? as i will be flying into Kelowna, no intention to rent a car at all.

Thinking of moving, wondering if anyone can shed some light on light on their experience living there? Thanks

I really want to go clubbing TN, but I lost my wallet 😭😭. I've been hunting for it for a week now and have had no luck... I lost it somewhere between UBCO and downtown last Thursday, but I'm not sure exactly where.

The wallet is green and has a little character charm on it. I've checked with transit services and the university campus, but I've had no luck with either. If anyone has seen it or has any idea of somewhere I could contact, please let me know. Thank you!

I have applied at over 30-50 places in this town and I was only able to get a few interviews but they have been so competitive.

Maybe I need career change what areas are always look for employees in this city?

Hi again (I feel like I’ve had to make this post many times the past couple years)

Elections BC will be at Kelowna General Hospital tomorrow, Oct 23 (and potentially Oct 24th) to allow patients who wouldn’t otherwise be able to make it to a polling station to vote. They will have a mobile voting station and also be facilitating bedside voting where necessary.

Staff are also allowed to vote during slower periods but patients get priority.

If you know anyone currently in the hospital (or will be in the hospital over the weekend) and who has not voted, encourage them to take advantage of this opportunity. As far as I am aware you can be from any riding across BC.

Does anyone have a really reputable orthodontist in Kelowna they could recommend? I'm looking at double jaw surgery and repaired a fucked up braces job, but my new orthodontist and surgeon want to pull 4 premolars. I can't make sense of it with what my current issues are so I am hoping to get another opinion.

Anyone who lives at the mix at Robson now?? We’re moving into the building next month and wanted to know if there are issues we should be looking and be aware at? How’s the place and the neighborhood here. New to kelowna please help your girl out!

I went out for advance voting in the provincial election and my ballot only had options for NDP, OneBC, and Conservative. Why is there no option to vote Green? There is a representative in this riding so I'm really confused about this.

Any and all ideas welcome…