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- Credit rating and mortgagesApril Dunn Sep 20 - 315 views
- A warm, wet worldKen Tapping Sep 20 - 5682 views
- Help wallet and planetMark Jennings-Bates Sep 20 - 2554 views
- A path in the park Sep 19 - 2216 views
- Open house the right wayAJ Hazzi Sep 19 - 2554 views
- Craft beer celebrationAllison Markin Sep 18 - 2785 views
- Random acts of kindnessCorinne Crockett Sep 18 - 4541 views
- Reasons to fringeBonnie Gratz Sep 17 - 2858 views
Happy Gourmand Happy Gourmand is about enjoying life and living in the moment, and sharing that joy to keep those good vibes going.
Mortgage Matters April Dunn has been assisting clients to purchase, refinance, or renew their mortgages for over 20 years.
Credit rating and mortgages Sep 20, 2019
Monster in your mortgage Sep 7, 2019
Renewing your mortgage Aug 24, 2019
Monster in your mortgage Sep 7, 2019
Renewing your mortgage Aug 24, 2019
It's All About . . . Mark writes about ways to improve on success in our lives, with ideas to help stay focused for growth and development.
Help wallet and planet Sep 20, 2019
A champ at inspiration Sep 13, 2019
Stop the puck-ing noise! Sep 6, 2019
A champ at inspiration Sep 13, 2019
Stop the puck-ing noise! Sep 6, 2019
Writer's BlocWelcome to Writer’s Bloc, a column for guest writers to share their experiences with our readers.
A path in the park Sep 19, 2019
How to help prevent suicide Sep 9, 2019
Vancouver Island adventure Jun 17, 2019
How to help prevent suicide Sep 9, 2019
Vancouver Island adventure Jun 17, 2019
Investment Real Estate With a well-deserved reputation as a real estate renegade, AJ Hazzi has been shaking up the Kelowna real estate scene since 2002.
Open house the right way Sep 19, 2019
Selling your home sucks Jul 27, 2019
Investment secrets Jul 10, 2019
Selling your home sucks Jul 27, 2019
Investment secrets Jul 10, 2019
Okanagan Taste Allison Markin tastefully explores the wine, libations and food scene in the Okanagan, with thoughtful commentary and reviews of her favourite bottles.
Craft beer celebration Sep 18, 2019
Finding a place to live Sep 11, 2019
A toast to B.C. producers Sep 4, 2019
Finding a place to live Sep 11, 2019
A toast to B.C. producers Sep 4, 2019
New Thought Food for the mind and the heart, to encourage an awakening of the power and potential within everyone.
Random acts of kindness Sep 18, 2019
Hard to say you're sorry Sep 11, 2019
Life is lived in the dash Sep 4, 2019
Hard to say you're sorry Sep 11, 2019
Life is lived in the dash Sep 4, 2019
Bonnie on Stage Bonnie Gratz is the Artistic Director of Kelowna's New Vintage Theatre, and offers us an exciting insider's view of local theatre.
Behind the Wheel A veteran columnist and traffic enforcement officer with the RCMP, Tim writes on all things traffic-related.
Wet weather driving Sep 17, 2019
Your seatbelt can hurt you Sep 10, 2019
School's in: watch for kids Sep 3, 2019
Your seatbelt can hurt you Sep 10, 2019
School's in: watch for kids Sep 3, 2019
Achieving Justice Lawyer Paul Hergott is most drawn to, and passionate about, pursuing fair compensation for injured victims.
Judge admonishes ICBC Sep 17, 2019
Don't kill the kids Sep 10, 2019
Doing the ICBC dance Sep 3, 2019
Don't kill the kids Sep 10, 2019
Doing the ICBC dance Sep 3, 2019
The Mortgage Gal Mortgage professionals Laurie Baird and Tracy Head provide guidance for obtaining a mortgage, a new home, or planning a move.
Do your paper work Sep 16, 2019
Info for first-time buyers Sep 2, 2019
Summer mortgage success Aug 19, 2019
Info for first-time buyers Sep 2, 2019
Summer mortgage success Aug 19, 2019
It's Your Money Certified financial planner Brett Millard translates complex investment, insurance and planning jargon into language everyone understands.
Money lessons for your teen Sep 16, 2019
Teach your kids money Sep 9, 2019
Exceptions to the rule Sep 2, 2019
Teach your kids money Sep 9, 2019
Exceptions to the rule Sep 2, 2019
The Happiness Connection Reen Rose shares strategies to help you find happiness.
Creating self-esteem in kids Sep 15, 2019
5 essential parenting skills Sep 8, 2019
How's your self-esteem? Sep 1, 2019
5 essential parenting skills Sep 8, 2019
How's your self-esteem? Sep 1, 2019
Heather's Horoscope What's in your future? This is your horoscope stop, with psychic Heather Zais.
Horoscope: Sept. 15-20 Sep 15, 2019
Horoscope: Sept. 8-14 Sep 8, 2019
Horoscope: Sept. 1-7 Sep 1, 2019
Horoscope: Sept. 8-14 Sep 8, 2019
Horoscope: Sept. 1-7 Sep 1, 2019
FIT Talk With Tania The FIT Nutritionist, Tania Gustafson, educates and shares valuable tips to help people achieve their health and weight loss goals without dieting and live longer, stronger, better lives, naturally.
What's in your water? Sep 14, 2019
Lunches for learning Aug 31, 2019
Fungi is no fun guy! Aug 17, 2019
Lunches for learning Aug 31, 2019
Fungi is no fun guy! Aug 17, 2019
Dan in Ottawa Dan Albas, MP for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, keeps us posted on what's going on in Ottawa.
Dan's final column, for now Sep 12, 2019
Blizzard of politicians Sep 5, 2019
Legislation could affect you Aug 29, 2019
Blizzard of politicians Sep 5, 2019
Legislation could affect you Aug 29, 2019
On Balance Traffic safety seen through the lens of motorcyclist experience and knowledge.
Taking mayors for a ride Sep 12, 2019
Crossing the golden line Aug 29, 2019
How do you like your eggs? Aug 15, 2019
Crossing the golden line Aug 29, 2019
How do you like your eggs? Aug 15, 2019
MP Report Stephen Fuhr proudly serves as your Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country.
Let's move forward together Sep 11, 2019
Fighting for pristine waters Aug 21, 2019
OK tourism golden Jul 26, 2019
Fighting for pristine waters Aug 21, 2019
OK tourism golden Jul 26, 2019
Fashion File "Life is short...you might as well go through it looking good."
Your back-to-school uniform Sep 5, 2019
Embrace your curls Aug 22, 2019
Raiding the men's rack Aug 8, 2019
Embrace your curls Aug 22, 2019
Raiding the men's rack Aug 8, 2019
By the ounce Cannabis is so hot right now. By The Ounce — written by veteran journalist David Wylie (aka, okanaganz) — keeps you in the know about the growing weed industry.
Okanagan Eco-Noggin Jerry Vandenberg delves into the science behind environmental issues.
The politics of water Aug 12, 2019
Jump off plastic ban wagon Jul 15, 2019
Smokanagan: New normal? Jun 28, 2019
Jump off plastic ban wagon Jul 15, 2019
Smokanagan: New normal? Jun 28, 2019
Transitions Ross Freake is the columns editor at Castanet.
Who wrote your life script? Jul 29, 2019
Planting in the garden of life May 19, 2019
You wear the mask Apr 26, 2019
Planting in the garden of life May 19, 2019
You wear the mask Apr 26, 2019
How's Your Waste Line? Get rid of those books Jul 22, 2019
You can get the right fix Feb 22, 2019
A conversation about gifts Dec 20, 2018
You can get the right fix Feb 22, 2019
A conversation about gifts Dec 20, 2018
Dr. Oz's Vet Advice Dr. Oz of Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital provides expert advice and information about our pets.
Just Add Salt! Lisa Salt, along with her husband Gord Fowler from Calgary, lead one of the most successful and dynamic real estate teams in the North Okanagan.
How to stage to sell May 3, 2019
Stress-free rental ownership Apr 5, 2019
Home design trends, Part 2 Mar 6, 2019
Stress-free rental ownership Apr 5, 2019
Home design trends, Part 2 Mar 6, 2019
On Your Father's Side David Trifunov is a freelance journalist, writer and editor based in Kelowna. He’s the proud father of three girls and the humble author of three middle-grade books for reluctant readers.
Shouldering the load Mar 14, 2019
It's chickenpox, run! Feb 28, 2019
Everyone needs a Kelly Feb 20, 2019
It's chickenpox, run! Feb 28, 2019
Everyone needs a Kelly Feb 20, 2019
The Art of SpeakingPublic speaking and presentations are skills that can be learned and one of the most successful ways is through Toastmasters.
Tech Talk Trevor Sharp, an information technology specialist, guides you through the ever-changing world of high tech, making your computing experience secure, functional and relevant.
Big Brother is watching Jan 18, 2019
Shopping the tech way Dec 21, 2018
Don't throw away the gold Dec 7, 2018
Shopping the tech way Dec 21, 2018
Don't throw away the gold Dec 7, 2018
Mindful Communications Christy Lehmberg focuses in on the ups and downs of reality and how to navigate this bumpy road we call life.
Feel the fear, do it anyway Aug 24, 2018
Manifest your future Aug 3, 2018
Lessons from the World Cup Jul 20, 2018
Manifest your future Aug 3, 2018
Lessons from the World Cup Jul 20, 2018
This is Life, Based on a True Story Tanya is a single parent to two teens, a mini dachshund, and somehow a cat. They cohabitate mostly happily in West Kelowna, despite the transit system being so bad.
When your kid comes out Aug 22, 2018
Parents' worst weekend over Aug 8, 2018
Growing up is hard to do Jul 25, 2018
Parents' worst weekend over Aug 8, 2018
Growing up is hard to do Jul 25, 2018
Getting Along With Your Computer The Technology Shaman helps make your online computing safe, accessible and fun.
Grind My Gears Bringing out the points of views from cyclist, drivers, and pedestrians. How to play safe on the roads out there.
Network to nowhere Jun 29, 2018
Safety, no compromising Jun 15, 2018
And the wheels roll on May 25, 2018
Safety, no compromising Jun 15, 2018
And the wheels roll on May 25, 2018
Talk to Me Fiona Patterson is a clinical psychotherapist in private practice who specializes in the treatment of trauma, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, and addictions.
The Joy of Travel Joy McGinnis shares her personal wanderlust and professional insight for emerging travel trends, destinations and useful "what now?" tips.
Design Chick Crispin Butterfield owns Urban Theory Interior Design, a full-scale design firm with savvy projects spanning Western Canada.
Real cost of renovating May 16, 2018
Must-visit design shops Apr 11, 2018
White hot interior design Feb 28, 2018
Must-visit design shops Apr 11, 2018
White hot interior design Feb 28, 2018
Writer submissions
Are you a writer, looking for a home to showcase your work?
We occasionally have openings for new columnists.
Successful writers will show that they have a solid plan for a column, and demonstrate that they can generate fresh ideas weekly or bi-weekly. You will have good writing skills, the ability to meet deadlines, and a willingness to work with us on changes that we deem necessary.
If accepted, your submissions will be kept in the range of 500 to 800 words.
As a Castanet columnist, you will have your own columnist page with masthead, along with excellent exposure to your work in the Okanagan region, as well as further afield.
Our columns are weekly and bi-weekly. We also have a Guest Column for occasional submissions.
To query for information or to submit your idea, please e-mail [email protected]. If submitting an idea, please give a brief write-up of the idea along with a short sample of your writing (paste sample directly into the body of the email).
