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No matter where Kelowna's residents live, they can enjoy the perks of having ample public transit throughout the region. This makes commuting to work and school a breeze and moving around from place to place for shopping, dining, or visiting Kelowna's most popular attractions convenient and affordable. Read on and check out all of the public transit options in Kelowna that get passengers from point A to point B.

Kelowna Regional Transit System

The Kelowna Region Transit System primarily operates under the title of BC Transit. The company owns and operates a sizable fleet consisting of more than 1,100 buses of varying duty and capacity levels. All forms of BC transit are fully accessible, and the HandyDART sector operates paratransit services for

While approximately 130,000 individuals call Kelowna, BC home today, this vibrant community has grown exponentially since its humble beginnings. Lands once only traversed by natives such as the Syilx of the Okanagan First Nation eventually caught the attention of a Scottish fur trader named David Stuart in 1811.

Within five decades of that visit, Oblate missionaries came and constructed a mission under the guidance of Father Pandosy, and church members settled in the area around 1859. Just two years later, Hudson's Bay Company set up a tradition post and eventually added a grain mill in 1871. The community flourished as more people sought out these peaceful lands, and the area eventually came to be called Kelowna around 1892.

The Early Settlers

While pizza and wings are staple takeout choices, an entire menu of delivery options exists in the city of Kelowna. Diners aren't limited to a few cuisine options; there are many local restaurants to support during a night in.

Feeling hungry yet? Keep reading to discover four of the top local delivery restaurants in Kelowna, British Columbia.

Zabb Thai Restaurant

Thai food has an excellent balance of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy that is hard to beat. It can be eaten light with a spicy soup or tucked into a large plate of noodles or pineapple fried rice.

Patrons will find these exciting flavours and more at Zabb Thai Restaurant. Delivery is available after 4:30 p.m. unless placing a large lunch order. Diners can request delivery through the

Whether it's your first time buying or you are an experienced homeowner, mortgage insurance is an essential factor. There are two main forms of mortgage insurance available in Canada: mortgage default insurance and mortgage protection insurance. The biggest between the two is that the former protects mortgage lenders, and the latter protects borrowers. Keep reading to learn more about each type of insurance, the additional costs they may bring to your homebuying experience, and how to avoid mortgage mistakes.

For informational purposes only. Always consult with a licensed mortgage or home loan professional before proceeding with any real estate transaction.

Mortgage Default Insurance

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI), also known as mortgage

No one wants to overspend on their power bills, but investing in new equipment or making drastic changes to a home may seem like it's not worth the hassle or the expense. However, not all steps are difficult to complete and homeowners might be surprised at just how far technology has advanced when it comes to energy efficiency. It's almost always better to make the effort to begin a home improvement project to remodel and upgrade the preexisting systems rather than keeping the current systems as is.

Better Attic Insulation

Homeowners are losing about 35 percent of their air (whether hot or cold) through their walls. This is always going to be frustrating for owners who would rather not pay to heat or cool the outside air. There really isn't

Selling a home requires investigating what buyers are looking for, so that the home meets their needs and earns an ideal sale price. These five popular home improvements help sellers compete on the market and sell their homes as quickly as possible, even in hot markets like McKinley Landing.

Storage and Closet Space

Storage of various types ranks consistently near the top of buyer preferences. It may come as a surprise that buyers would be more willing to compromise on the size of the home, than they are to give up effective storage options. Specifically, buyers list a walk-in closet as a “must-have” for a home they are considering. If this is not a reasonable option for a home improvement, storage options in general are also ideal. Custom

Mission Creek Golf Club is a golf course in the heart of Kelowna that everyone in the area should have the pleasure of playing at least one time in their life. Naturally, you might want to know more about Mission Creek Golf Club before you head over there and start putting balls. Fortunately, this spotlight can give you a little more insight on exactly what Mission Creek Golf Club has to offer and how you can make the most of your golfing experience.

Beautiful Landscaping

One of the reasons why people tend to love Mission Creek Golf Club as much as they do is because of its landscaping. The greenery, trees, and plants are truly beautiful. There are some people who say it is enough of a relaxing and grand experience just to come to this golf

If you are looking for some of the best wine in the world, you will find it at the Vibrant Vine. In 2013 The Vibrant Vine was the winner of the Best White Wine in the World award. And according to Trip Advisor, they are the best winery experience in all of BC.

What Wines Do They Offer?

Currently they offer 4 very distinct wines. The 2014 Gewürztraminer, 2013 Phantom Red, 2014 WOOPS?, and the 2013 Pinot Grigio. Here's a quick look at each wine.

2014 Gewürztraminer

If you love fruity flavours you will love the 2014 Gewürztraminer. It's a mixture of pink grapefruit and rich nectarine. And the aroma, which consists of rose petal, Muscat and bright citrus, is simply amazing. The finish is very peachy and it's just a tad bit off dry.

In 2013,