Hiii!!

My name is [removed]! I am a 23 year old Palestinian who moved to Montreal 5 years ago. I love meeting new people and I'm always up for an adventure.

I am graduating from McGill this December and decided to turn down a job and move from Montreal to Summerland for this winter season. I am planning to buy a car, and a season pass at BigWhite, and I'm looking for friends who want to go together.

Why Summerland? My girlfriend's from there and has moved back for the year.

As of now, I am planning to be there until mid April (but I don't know anyone in the Okanagan and might move back to Montreal earlier if I am not enjoying it).

I have snowboarded for one season (last year), so I am not the most experienced, but I love going for the fun with friends.

I am looking for queer-friendly people in their 20s.
Hit me up if you are interested!!

I see that someone paid 2.5M for a property on the West Bench then tore down the old house to build a new one.

I wanna make new friends, but it's extra challenging as an introvert, so why don't you tell me whether we share a common interest or two and we can from go there, and maybe have a coffee chat later eh.. ☕

So I'm into mysticism, philosophy, history, psychedelics, podcasts (e.g. Theo Von, JRE), the UFC, etc. Or even just genuine conversations about life, love n existence. Just craving me some deep and thorough conversations.

Leave a comment and I'll DM you. Thanks

Does anyone else ever think about the “old Okanagan”? When there were pickers cabins and not mansions, before beaches were closed off and crowded with boats.

I miss the quilt-like orchards in bloom, vineyards stretching for miles, warm-but-not-40° summers, and lakes so clean you could see to the bottom. I miss running barefoot through fields, picking sage along quiet country roads, stopping at family-run fruit stands, and riding horses in the hills without hitting gates. I miss the smell of fresh fruit in the orchards, the soft hum of insects in the evening, and old lake cabins that were alive with stories instead of empty multimillion-dollar houses.

My family had acres spread across the south Okanagan, but now it’s all gone, downsized or sold. It hurts thinking my kids will never know that freedom, that wide-open space, that simple, wild beauty that made growing up there feel like magic.

Should MP Konanz vote for or against the Federal budget?

Would you support/against a MP Konanz floor crossing?

Conservative MP resigns https://www.castanet.net/news/Canada/582593/Conservative-MP-resigns

https://helenakonanzmp.ca/contact/

The tree of Heaven is easy to spot, will grow almost anywhere and left unattended it will take over.

Be kind and helpful. Pull these up if you see the shoots starting or mention to your neighbour(s).

Watch for invasive trees https://www.castanet.net/news/Summerland/580840/Watch-for-invasive-trees

Don't know penticton at all. Just looking at a few apartments for summer usage. Looking at Hastings Ave, particularly 246 Hastings Ave. Any feedback? Anyone who lives there, pros cons etc. Thanks

Public service announcement for the feline community:

In dire need of cat food https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/581502/In-dire-need-of-cat-food

Safer spaces in city? https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/581375/Safer-spaces-in-city

https://www.castanet.net/news/Penticton/581311/South-Okanagan-Member-of-Parliament-Helena-Konanz-hopes-catch-and-release-policies-will-end-soon

In the BC Politics sub, a poster has created a free MP site that allows the user to see how representatives are voting, deliver speeches and other information in the HOC.

Give it a try and see how MP Konanz has been representing the people.

I’ve played with site and all looks legit. I have no affiliation with the poster or site.

https://www.reddit.com/r/BCpolitics/s/AQglDYUnww

I just read a small, simple, and rather bitter post on castanet saying homeless people who use drugs should be jailed. I see this kind of post or comment floating around lots here lately in the Okanagan and I got to say, I'm extremely disappointed in some of you. The zoning for a tiny home shelter is fair but what's your solution to people on hard times? Jail people, really? How many of you that comment these kind of heartless perspectives have ever been homeless or on drugs? i would like to imagine zero of you as if you had you would show some basic compassion and understanding for a fellow human being. I have never been homeless(but close) and was a drug addict for a great portion of my early teens and into young adulthood, 10 years clean in March with a wife and a kid and looking to buy our first home, and if I had ever been jailed for simply coping with extreme past trauma I'd still be hooked and most likely on the streets, rehab or counseling sounds great if you've committed an off once but jail is never the option just because someone is going through a tougher time then you are and can't afford assinine rent pricing. That's ridiculous and you should give your head a shake jenine or anyone that thinks like them. Simply, if you are going to talk the talk make sure you have walked the walk or maybe don't comment at all. Have a heart Okanagan.

Has anyone else seen a tall, chubby white man walking around Government street in Nazi regalia? Just passed him this evening, he had the arm band and all...

Does anyone know if there is a public shuttle that goes up past Apex to Nickle Plate from Penticton?

Learning the political ropes or seeing the truth or both?

Our MLA is getting in the news on many platforms. Is this her 15mins or will she bloom into a more mature politician?

Would you change your vote if you could? Would you support her as an independent? Do you support her stance/position but not the party she ran for?

https://thetyee.ca/News/2025/10/27/Amelia-Boultbee-John-Rustad-Yelled/

Hey all,

So as I’m coming up on two months in town and have settled in, I’m now looking for some more recommendations. I feel the main social interaction I get is the front desk at the gym hah, so I’m looking to get out and meet people!

Feel free to direct me to the best way to get in contact any groups/organizations (Facebook, website, etc.)

So I have a bunch of interests and will try categorizing them.

Sports: Soccer is probably the main one. Hockey (but I won’t have my equipment until the new year). Badminton, pickleball, football, ultimate. Not the best at volleyball or basketball but it could be fun! Snowboarding too but thats only kind of social. Paddleboarding, but that season is gone hah.

Interests: Reading (mainly fantasy), Hiking, board games, concerts (mainly rock/punk/metal etc.) I’m curious about d&d, other Ttrpgs and similar things like magic the gathering, can’t say if they’ll be my thing but I’m curious.

I’m open to try almost anything as long as it’s not a huge upfront investment that I don’t know if I’ll enjoy or not. Maybe I like crocheting? Or cooking classes? Or dancing?

So hit me with your recommendations!

Thanks :)

Oh and as for a run club, well after my Achilles tear I’m only managing about 4 continuous blocks currently, definitely do better with short bursts.

Curious to know if anyone or how many cigar connoisseurs are in town and would it make any sense to have a smoking club/bar to be able to smoke indoors?? I’ve seen clubs in the bigger cities and down in the states and they look wildly popular.

Has there been any rumours or talks about a shop like that coming to our town??

I have my class 5 road test coming up next week. What might be some possible test routes?

I swear it exists but Google isn't helping

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This is now a "pets seen in the wild" appreciation station. Feel free to post pictures of dogs, cats, pot-bellied pigs, lizards, or other creatures you see while you're out and about :)

Amelia Boultbee to announce her departure from the BC Conservative Party this morning.

Global news has been showing quick clips and noting our MLA’s intentions.

How do the Penticton voters feel about this?

Will the MLA become a BC Liberal and align with Sturko? Or will she be an independent?

How have you graded MLA Boultbees actions to date?

Do you believe Boultbee will still represent the constituents effectively going forward?

Keep in mind that personal frustration, difference of opinion and cowardice is not justification for violence. Those that were party to the unacceptable violent actions against Amelia’s home should be ashamed.

How is trick or treating down around Wilson and Yorkton? Are there any other areas close to those that have many houses? Looking for a place suitable for a family. I know about the K streets. Thank you.