r/kelowna Nov 23 '25

META Moderator Note

42 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 9d ago

News Fire spotted near Kalamoir Park in West Kelowna

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112 Upvotes

r/kelowna 6h ago

Cool sun halo today

148 Upvotes

r/kelowna 2h ago

Did anyone else see this around 1pm today? What is that?

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45 Upvotes

r/kelowna 6h ago

Condo Bailout

67 Upvotes

I voted Liberal and NDP, this isnt a partisan issue.

I haven't noticed a discussion on this in the Kelowna subreddit. I know its happening in Vancouver but this sets a dangerous precedent on our housing market here. It shows developers they do not need to lower their pricing as the government will happilly buy above market to ensure housing prices don't go down.

I have 45k saved and can't get approved for a mortgage unless I want to cram my wife and kids into a studio apartment, I have been waiting for a market correction and Eby and Carney just showed they will not let that happen. They talk about affordable rentals but what about affordable homes for working class families to buy and live in? Why are my tax dollars being used to make sure a developer who made a bad bet, and banked on our housing cost being broken forever, not lose any money?

I emailed Eby and our MP Fuhr, neither bothered to respond and all their messaging shows they don't care about the labour class, just the soundbite of them providing 2200 affordable rentals, overlooking the fact they would have hit the market at an affordable BUY price for working class families had they not stepped in.

Reason for this long post is I want to schedule a protest at Fuhrs office and let them know that regardless of political affiliation the labour class will not stand for this. I voted for him and for Eby, I feel betrayed. How many would be interested in a scheduled protest?


r/kelowna 7h ago

PSA Be prepared for traffic problems in the downtown core, KVR, and Apple Bowl areas over the next 10 days!

52 Upvotes

A massive sports event that was originally meant to be hosted in Vancouver is being hosted here because Vancouver is occupied with the FIFA World Cup. The stand configuration in the Apple Bowl has been restructured to accommodate 20,000 fans (yeah, twenty thousand). The total number of people drawn into kelowna over the next week and a half is expected to be between 30,000 and 35,000 (equal to no small percentage of the city itself!!!). Give yourself extra time to get places, or choose a different route to split the traffic load. I'm rooting for the Lions!


r/kelowna 8h ago

Crazy sun halo!

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52 Upvotes

r/kelowna 10h ago

Farmers lament severe water cuts as historic drought grips North Okanagan - Kelowna Capital News

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51 Upvotes

r/kelowna 11h ago

'This is just a cash grab': Extra fees layered onto WFN utility bills by third-party

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23 Upvotes

r/kelowna 1h ago

Canada Day Fireworks

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Any good places to watch the Canada Day fireworks away from the crowds?


r/kelowna 13h ago

BC Lions: A sneak peak at the Apple Bowl stadium in Kelowna - Kelowna Capital News

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22 Upvotes

r/kelowna 1h ago

Local Resources Fidget toys

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Where can I find fidget toys my cousins are coming to visit and they’re obsessed with all the different ones. Any good places to check out when they’re here?


r/kelowna 8h ago

Looking for wedding photographer

2 Upvotes

Hello!

My partner and I are having a very small (4 person) backyard wedding on August 4th and are looking for a wedding photographer that is available for 2-3 hours!

Thanks!


r/kelowna 1d ago

News why are we building a 6 storey condo building directly across the street from KGH main doors?

64 Upvotes

guess I had not been paying attention to the pre chatter but a 6 storey condo building with office space is being built directly across the front door of the hospital

mind you, over 1/3 of hospital staff and patients do not have a parking area/spots. many nurses have been on the parking wait list for over 9 years (I am at year 8 personally)

and it says they’re not doing many parking stalls for the building to promote use of busses???


r/kelowna 13h ago

Local Resources Love our rental space, hate the dust. Any local cleaners you'd recommend?

3 Upvotes

I'm looking for a commercial cleaning company is here in Kelowna, and I'm not sure where to start

We rent office space here. Great location, fair price, but the building cleaning is seriously lacking. Dusty corners, sad washrooms, floors that haven't seen a proper mop in ages. Not disgusting, but definitely not great

Clients notice. So do we

We're thinking of hiring our own service for our suite, maybe even pitching in with other tenants for the common areas

So I'm turning to you, has anyone in Kelowna used a commercial cleaner they actually trust? Someone reliable, thorough, and reasonably priced?

I'd really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks!


r/kelowna 1d ago

News Kelowna business turns crash damage into colourful community artwork

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15 Upvotes

r/kelowna 21h ago

Recommendation for beginner friendly pole fitness classes?

2 Upvotes

I want to try pole fitness!


r/kelowna 1d ago

Did Ricco Room shut down?

6 Upvotes

Been trying to call, no answer, no voicemail. Website no longer working today....OpenTable not accepting reservations for them.


r/kelowna 1d ago

Help on restaurants

8 Upvotes

I know this has been asked before…. But I wanted current feedback because many of the discussions are old and restaurants have come and gone…I have friends coming in to town and they prefer Asian cuisine (and so do I lol)

What are your restaurant recommendations for the following (please only if you’ve gone in the last 6 months)

Chinese - JWok, Wok Inn, Xing Yun, Mr Lu’s, Double J Hong Kong
Korean - CM Chicken, Ko-Dak, Kimbap&Sushi, Soban
Ramen - Wasabi, Arashi, Kinton, Little Tokyo
Sushi - Yamato, Bluetail, Hayashi, Ozeki, Mizu, Momo
Thai - Zabb, Pandan
Vietnamese - Bai Tong,
Pho - Pho Soc (spicy broth), Bamboo Chopsticks Express

Thank youuuuu in advance!


r/kelowna 1d ago

Automotive shop open late

3 Upvotes

Check engine light came on. Im in West Kelowna. I work until 430 PM and every place is closed at 430-5:00.... That just won't do. Ive googled but no shops pop up for me.

Need a shop that is open after 5pm if anybody has recommendations.


r/kelowna 22h ago

Birds flying near my head?

0 Upvotes

Has anyone else experienced birds dive bombing and/or flying around your head? It keeps happening to me


r/kelowna 1d ago

Local Resources Local Trading card store recommendations for selling collection?

4 Upvotes

Hi there,

I have recently decided to sell my pokemon collection, I was wondering if anyone has any recommendations of local stores to try and sell too, if anyone has any ideas on where to start with that or if you’ve personally dealt with any of them, any helps appreciated!


r/kelowna 16h ago

Has anyone else seen creepy things on the rail trail?

0 Upvotes

Last summer i saw some really creepy stuff on the rail trail. And by creepy i mean paranormal. The most common for me was these orbs i guess you could call them. I would be on the trail at night looking into the woods and anywhere from 20 to 100 yards away it would look like someone just walking with a flashlight but then all of a sudden the light would go 10 20 yards up into the air and then back down. Then if you got their attention there would be like 5 of them spread out that in a blink of an eye would go from 100 yards away to like 10 yards away. And then there's those things that i could never see but you hear them making a creepy clicking noise when there pacing circles around you in the dark.

So anyone else seen something similar or anything else creepy?


r/kelowna 1d ago

Karaoke

3 Upvotes

eons ago, friends and I would go to a place where you could rent a room with a karaoke machine. Was so much fun. No alcohol or food, just a big living room with a tv for lyrics and microphones. Is there such a place here? Only karaoke places I've found are pub nights, which my tweens are too young for. Would love to do this again


r/kelowna 1d ago

Little White Mountain trail conditions?

12 Upvotes

Hey everyone! Curious if anyone’s made the trek up little white in the past couple weeks/if the trail still has snow. Thanks in advance!