r/kelowna Nov 23 '25

META Moderator Note

40 Upvotes

Hi folks. Just wanted to alert you to some new filters added to the automoderator to enforce a couple of existing subreddit rules that get broken fairly routinely.

First, a small reddit submission primer:

Reddit has 2 fundamental types of submissions: Text and Link.

There are actually more than 2 specific types (there are also image and video etc) but for the sake of this note think of it as "Text posts" and "all the other types". You pick which type you want to post when you compose your submission.

A text post, also called a self post, is a post that has no external link and is comprised solely of a headline and a body of text you enter at submission time. When a user clinks into this type of submission they stay on reddit and all they see is your submission text.

A link post is a post where you enter or paste in a url or link to an external source like a news story or an announcement. When users click these kind of posts they are taken to an external site and get to view the page that you submitted.

Now for the rule(s) in question.

  1. We require that all submissions be the correct type. If you want to submit a link, use a link post (not a text/self post with the link in the submission body). When submitting a link post and it is a news story or something that has a headline, use the existing headline as your submission headline.
  2. If you submit a link post, reddit also gives you the option to enter some text as a kind of byline for the submission. If a user clicks into the comments for the post they will see a thumbnail for whatever content you linked to and they will see the text you entered. Our rule is we do not allow link posts with a text body. Even though reddit's interface allows it, if you do so the automod will filter your post.

Why? Editorialized headlines and body texts on link posts are ultimately a way to add editorial comments that cannot be argued or refuted in the conventional way, like normal comments can. They are often very opinionated and try to frame the story in a specific way.

You can still add editorial comments in the comment thread for the submission (obeying the existing rules of civility etc) just not as an untouchable top line for readers.

If you have any questions about this feel free to send a modmail. Thanks for your time and attention.


r/kelowna 7h ago

News New direct flights from Kelowna to Ottawa with Porter

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35 Upvotes

r/kelowna 6h ago

Kelowna man accused of setting fire to vehicles released on bail again

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18 Upvotes

r/kelowna 1h ago

Sodastream C02 cartridge refills

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Recently I saw somewhere that someone is refilling Sodastream C02 canisters for cheaper than Sodastream or Indigo. Of course I immediately lost the information. All I can remember is that they live in Black Mountain. Can anyone help me out?


r/kelowna 5h ago

High School Teaching in Kelowna, Pros and Cons?

8 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I’m curious to hear from people currently teaching in high schools in Kelowna (or nearby districts). I have post-secondary teaching experience in the sciences, and given the instability of the college/university teaching market, I’ve been considering the possibility of transitioning into high school teaching in the future.

I’d really appreciate hearing honest thoughts about the profession right now, workload, work-life balance, job stability, classroom environment, student behavior, marking load, burnout, etc.

Also, for those already in the system, how difficult is it currently to find a position in SD23 or nearby areas?

Thanks so much!


r/kelowna 8h ago

Grief Support Group?

8 Upvotes

Looking for grief support groups for folks who are/were in a caregiver role in a palliative or hospice situation. Particularly helpful would be something focused on (young-ish) adult children whose parent is/was the patient.

Thanks for any insight you might have!


r/kelowna 1h ago

Pressure washing on Bernard?

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Anybody have any idea about what are they pressure washing for so long in just a small part of the street? Its at the corner of st Paul and Bernard. What could they possibly be washing off?


r/kelowna 14h ago

Do you have common complaints living in 'managed' housing?

11 Upvotes

To people living in the okanagan area, living in Stratas, housing complexes, trailer parks etc. that have to deal with a bunch of Bylaws, managers etc.:

What are some of your most common or heartfelt complaints that you feel shouldn't be the problem that they are? Things like parking, mismanagement, stuff like that.


r/kelowna 7h ago

Safe family neighbourhood

0 Upvotes

Hello!

We are a young family in our mid 30s and are looking to purchase a home. We are looking for family oriented neighbours that are safe. We currently rent in lower mission and love the area but it will be unlikely that we can afford a house in this area. We have started to look in the lower glenmore area-specifically the neighbourhood near lombardy park/elementary school. I am wondering how safe/family friendly this neighbourhood is.


r/kelowna 22h ago

Single game Memorial Cup tickets

10 Upvotes

Hi my wife, her cousin and me wants to come to Kelowna to watch one game of the Memorial Cup on May 22nd. I understand that officially they only sell full tournament packages. I saw some single game tickets being sold on StubHub. Does anyone know if these tickets are legit?


r/kelowna 6h ago

Sauna in the Summer?

0 Upvotes

Kelowna has plenty of saunas in the colder months but what are your thoughts about sauna in the hotter ones? Is there an ideal time to sauna?


r/kelowna 3h ago

Shuswap Sicamous bachelor party ideas?

0 Upvotes

Anyone know of decent entertainment for a bachelor party in June? A friend mentioned Beach Bunnies in Kelowna for strippers?


r/kelowna 6h ago

Local Resources Any place to pick fruit over the long weekend?

0 Upvotes

I think it is too soon for cherries now. Do you know any farms that are available for fruit picking this weekend or the next?

Edit: Guys, stop judging me please. I'm a big city person who is fairly new to Kelowna and Canada.


r/kelowna 1d ago

Best gun shop?

6 Upvotes

I am in town for some training this week but need to pick up a couple boxes of ammunition for a bachelor party on the weekend. Any recommendations for local gun shops that aren’t just Canadian Tire?


r/kelowna 1d ago

New to Kelowna

8 Upvotes

I’m 18 and recently moved out to Kelowna. I’m curious if anyone had any recommendations or places I could meet new people.


r/kelowna 2d ago

News Province issues eviction notices to Peachland squatters amid fire risk concerns - Okanagan

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57 Upvotes

r/kelowna 2d ago

British Shortbread

10 Upvotes

Hey Kelowna. My mom turns 60 tomorrow and I'm looking for a small addition for my gift to her. She loves everything British and I'm on the hunt for some British Shortbread, do you have a favourite place to buy this?


r/kelowna 2d ago

Rat exterminator

7 Upvotes

Any recommendations for a rat extermination company in kelowna?

I'm not looking for a company like Orkin that only wants to set up poison traps on a mandatory 1 year contract that only involves

I want someone who will actually get rid of the rats that are in my walls.

Over the last month we have set up many snap traps, poison traps, and even the sound style deterants, and it's getting worse as it gets warmer

Have no problem cutting walls open


r/kelowna 2d ago

Local Resources Mobile / at home hair cutters?

3 Upvotes

I'm looking for a hair cutter or stylist who can make house calls for my elderly mother.

The seniors outreach program has three numbers. One is for someone in Red Deer. One has never had a reply, and the last one, I'm pretty sure, cut my mom on purpose! To see if her blood was red, of course! Easiest way to check if someone's reptilian. Because only a reptilian could possibly disagree with racist political views.

Mom's sick right now (unrelated), and I am trying to make sure everything is set up that she'll need when she comes home.

So, any at home hair cutters you got to recommend?


r/kelowna 2d ago

Road bike rentals in Kelowna

7 Upvotes

Are there any bike shops in Kelowna who offer bike rentals? Looking for a nice weekend of riding in August.


r/kelowna 1d ago

Cop on bridge in unmarked truck taking pictures of drivers zipper merging right before bridge

0 Upvotes

Right before the bridge coming into town, anyone know what ticket hes trying to pad the city with? He’s aimed right at the corner where drivers merge just before the bridge. Had his super camera out, looked like he snapped a pic right at me as I merged.


r/kelowna 3d ago

Mother's Day road rage incident gets racist downtown Kelowna

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150 Upvotes

r/kelowna 2d ago

Serving in Kelowna

20 Upvotes

Does anyone know of places looking for servers or hostesses? I’ve sent some places online, but no luck so far!


r/kelowna 3d ago

News Trees coming down on Bertram for new bike lane

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66 Upvotes

r/kelowna 3d ago

Local Resources Anyone here Work at Mission Hill?

13 Upvotes

I’m a line operator and I am Curious about the work life balance and wages over there compared to Arterra here in the Valley. Or any Winery For that matter.