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Dementia Aware Dementia Aware by Tracey Maxfield

Tracey Maxfield is a dementia consultant and advocate.
Dementia: Good news!  Jun 24, 2017
Living well with dementia  Jun 17, 2017
The 3 Es of dementia  Jun 3, 2017
Happy Gourmand Happy Gourmand by Kristin Peturson-Laprise

Happy Gourmand is about enjoying life and living in the moment, and sharing that joy to keep those good vibes going.
Are we there yet?  Jun 24, 2017
Cool dads like it really hot  Jun 17, 2017
Eating at summer camp  Jun 10, 2017
It's All About . . . It's All About . . . by Mark Jennings-Bates

Mark writes about ways to improve on success in our lives, with ideas to help stay focused for growth and development.
Dreams become memories  Jun 23, 2017
Not feeling Uber love  Jun 16, 2017
Modern man's burden  Jun 9, 2017
Lavigne on the Scene Lavigne on the Scene by Kevin Lavigne

This column is meant to praise the successes of past events, inform you of new local businesses that are opening, celebrate successes of established businesses and to promote some fun upcoming events.
The pig's on the barbie  Jun 23, 2017
Get wasted on conversation  Jun 16, 2017
Flood of talent needed  Jun 9, 2017
Dr. Oz's Vet Advice Dr. Oz's Vet Advice by Dr. Moshe Oz

Dr. Oz of Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital provides expert advice and information about our pets.
Down and dirty on diarrhea  Jun 22, 2017
New puppies and kitties  Mar 30, 2017
Ringworm in pets  Jan 21, 2017
Dan in Ottawa Dan in Ottawa by Dan Albas

Dan Albas, MP for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, keeps us posted on what's going on in Ottawa.
Senate growing powerful  Jun 22, 2017
Senators corking wine tax  Jun 15, 2017
Canada muscling up?  Jun 8, 2017
This is Life, Based on a True Story This is Life, Based on a True Story by Tanya Gunderson

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.
He said, she said  Jun 21, 2017
Playing Dear Abby  Jun 7, 2017
The Like-Me Generation  May 24, 2017
States of Mind States of Mind by Paul Latimer

Explore the fascinating mysteries and complexities of the mind, with Dr. Latimer.
Ketamine as anti-depressant  Jun 21, 2017
Smoking and mental illness  Jun 14, 2017
Psych problems, solutions  Jun 7, 2017
The Joy of Travel The Joy of Travel by Joy McGinnis

Joy McGinnis shares her personal wanderlust and professional insight for emerging travel trends, destinations and useful "what now?" tips.
Paris in springtime  Jun 20, 2017
Leaving on a jet plane  Jun 13, 2017
10 must-have travel apps  May 30, 2017
Behind the Wheel Behind the Wheel by Tim Schewe

A veteran columnist and traffic enforcement officer with the RCMP, Tim writes on all things traffic-related.
Navigating the HOV  Jun 20, 2017
Is hitch-hiking Illegal?  Jun 13, 2017
Ultimate selfish driving act  Jun 6, 2017
Achieving Justice Achieving Justice by Paul Hergott

Lawyer Paul Hergott is most drawn to, and passionate about, pursuing fair compensation for injured victims.
Stay off the phone!  Jun 20, 2017
Stay safe: tick someone off  Jun 13, 2017
Surprise: daughter's 16  Jun 6, 2017
Writer's Bloc Writer's Bloc

Welcome to Writer’s Bloc, a column for guest writers to share their experiences with our readers.
Relieving migraine pain  Jun 19, 2017
Life as an MP  Jun 14, 2017
Stop spring sneezing  May 10, 2017
Getting Along With Your Computer Getting Along With Your Computer by Cate Eales

The Technology Shaman helps make your online computing safe, accessible and fun.
Facebook tips  Jun 19, 2017
Too much OneDrive  Jun 12, 2017
Turn off Microsoft ads  Jun 5, 2017
Transitions Transitions by Ross Freake

Ross Freake is the columns editor at Castanet.
Don't forget dad  Jun 18, 2017
Intuition: your inner Internet  Jun 11, 2017
Shatter your illusions  Jun 5, 2017
The Happiness Connection The Happiness Connection by Reen Rose

Reen Rose shares strategies to help you find happiness.
Coffee-shop wisdom  Jun 18, 2017
It's none of your business  Jun 11, 2017
Your mind's in your corner  Jun 4, 2017
Heather's Horoscope Heather's Horoscope by Heather Zais

What's in your future? This is your horoscope stop, with psychic Heather Zais.
Horoscope: June18-24  Jun 18, 2017
Horoscope: June 11-17  Jun 11, 2017
Horoscope: June 4-10  Jun 4, 2017
Mortgage Matters Mortgage Matters by April Dunn

April Dunn has been assisting clients to purchase, refinance, or renew their mortgages for over 20 years.
Online discount brokers  Jun 17, 2017
First-time homebuyer tips  Jun 3, 2017
Is your mortgage portable?  May 20, 2017
Grind My Gears Grind My Gears by Landon Bradshaw

Bringing out the points of views from cyclist, drivers, and pedestrians. How to play safe on the roads out there.
Bike it upside down  Jun 15, 2017
Catering to the top  Jun 1, 2017
Potential trail killer  May 18, 2017
The Shoebox The Shoebox by Darren Handschuh

Life gives Darren plenty of material for his column, and no one is safe from his musings – especially himself.
Man's disgusting best friend  Jun 15, 2017
Darren, the arachnid killer  Jun 8, 2017
Watch out for scary granny  Jun 1, 2017
Design Chick Design Chick by Crispin Butterfield

Crispin Butterfield owns Urban Theory Interior Design.
Designer furnishings for you  Jun 14, 2017
Design blogs to follow  May 31, 2017
6 design must-haves  May 24, 2017
The Mortgage Gal The Mortgage Gal by Laurie Baird

A mortgage professional, Laurie Baird provides guidance for obtaining a mortgage, a new home, or planning a move.
Things to think about  Jun 12, 2017
New rules hurt bottom line  May 29, 2017
Mortgage pros fight Ottawa  May 15, 2017
The Art of Speaking The Art of Speaking

Public speaking and presentations are skills that can be learned and one of the most successful ways is through Toastmasters.
Goal-setting strategies  Jun 10, 2017
Great story, wrong hero  May 27, 2017
A champ at listening  May 13, 2017
Just Add Salt! Just Add Salt! by Lisa 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.
Albertans need to know...  May 22, 2017
Realtors get you best deal  Apr 15, 2017
Choose agent with care  Mar 24, 2017
Kim's Flick Pics Kim's Flick Pics by Kim Rhindress

Movie night and you're not sure what movie to see? You're in luck, Kim is here to help with her spot on insightful movie reviews.
The Circle spins its wheels  May 19, 2017
The Lost City of Z  May 12, 2017
Guardians Of The Galaxy  May 5, 2017
MP Report MP Report by Stephen Fuhr

Stephen Fuhr proudly serves as your Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country.
Border bill a good one  Apr 12, 2017
Addressing the social deficit  Apr 1, 2017
Stand against Islamophobia  Feb 17, 2017
Scale My Life Scale My Life by Ryan Lancaster

Ryan Lancaster is a pretty average guy with some pretty big dreams.
Buttoning up a bus  Mar 28, 2017
Sacrificing for your dreams  Mar 13, 2017
Dreams demand hustle  Feb 27, 2017
MLA Report MLA Report

Premier Christy Clark, Norm Letnick and Steve Thomson are members of the legislative assembly for Kelowna and West Kelowna.
Highways: Have your say  Mar 27, 2017
Tech blooming in Valley  Mar 20, 2017
Helping rural areas thrive  Mar 13, 2017
Investment Real Estate Investment Real Estate by AJ Hazzi

With a well-deserved reputation as a real estate renegade, AJ Hazzi has been shaking up the Kelowna real estate scene since 2002.
Real estate fear and greed  Feb 24, 2017
3 is the magic number  Nov 14, 2016
Do not get caught  Sep 1, 2016
Bonnie on Stage Bonnie on Stage by Bonnie Gratz

Bonnie Gratz is the Artistic Director of Kelowna's New Vintage Theatre, and offers us an exciting insider's view of local theatre.
What's New, Pussycat?  Feb 10, 2017
A play with bells on  Dec 8, 2016
Adorable monster on stage  Nov 12, 2016
The Blackboard Jungle The Blackboard Jungle by Richard Knight

Richard Knight is a retired teacher with a lot of stories to tell.
School is really day care  Feb 8, 2017
Drawing the line  Jan 11, 2017
The Rebel, part 3  Dec 28, 2016
The Dad Vibe The Dad Vibe by Jeff Hay

Jeff Hay is a Kelowna-based writer, motivational speaker, parenting coach, and father of four.
Learning to love Dexter  Dec 5, 2016
Brink of divorce? Wait.  Feb 7, 2016
My genetically average kids  Jan 8, 2016
Money Ramblings of a Financial Underdog Money Ramblings of a Financial Underdog by Stephen Sayapov

The financial underdog gives advice on building good personal finance habits to change your financial future for the better.
Sad and depressing  Oct 12, 2016
Education isn't the key  Sep 17, 2016
Green can save you green  Jul 24, 2016
Cartoons by Marzio Cartoons by Marzio by Marzio Manderioli

Marzio is delighted to collaborate with Castanet to share his cartoons with you.
A rainy school start  Sep 7, 2016
Big apple  Sep 6, 2016
The Royals visit  Aug 31, 2016
Trip Shot Trip Shot

Trip Shot is for you, travel photographer.
Family cycling is amazing!  May 22, 2016
Trippin' thru the Cariboo  May 11, 2016
Pinnacle Peak hike  May 8, 2016
Spirited Endeavours Spirited Endeavours

Welcome to Spirited Endeavours - come on in, pull up a chair, grab a glass, stay awhile.
Drink it. Bake it.  May 8, 2016
Dew on angel's nipples  Apr 30, 2016
I'm Earl. Drink me  Apr 23, 2016
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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).
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