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Skywatching Skywatching by Ken Tapping

Astronomer Ken Tapping shows you the sky and the stars.
Hopping on an asteroid  Oct 22, 2018
Life on Mars  Oct 12, 2018
Sand dunes have a story  Oct 8, 2018
It's Your Money It's Your Money by Brett Millard

Certified financial planner Brett Millard translates complex investment, insurance and planning jargon into language everyone understands.
Teaching kids about money  Oct 22, 2018
A money plan for your kids  Oct 15, 2018
GICs a good deal  Oct 8, 2018
The Happiness Connection The Happiness Connection by Reen Rose

Reen Rose shares strategies to help you find happiness.
Times are changing  Oct 21, 2018
Surfing your emotions  Oct 14, 2018
Be a drama-free zone  Oct 7, 2018
Heather's Horoscope Heather's Horoscope by Heather Zais

What's in your future? This is your horoscope stop, with psychic Heather Zais.
Horoscope: Oct. 21-27  Oct 21, 2018
Horoscope: Oct. 14-20  Oct 17, 2018
Horoscope: Oct. 7-13  Oct 7, 2018
Mortgage Matters Mortgage Matters by April Dunn

April Dunn has been assisting clients to purchase, refinance, or renew their mortgages for over 20 years.
Car versus house  Oct 20, 2018
Reverse mortgage tips  Oct 6, 2018
Path to mortgage freedom  Sep 22, 2018
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.
The transition of taste  Oct 20, 2018
When in Rome...  Oct 13, 2018
Respecting food and farmer  Oct 6, 2018
Tech Talk Tech Talk by Trevor Sharp

Trevor Sharp, an information technology specialist, guides you through the ever-changing world of high tech, making your computing experience secure, functional and relevant.
Kids and the internet  Oct 20, 2018
Is an upgrade necessary?  Oct 13, 2018
The singularity is near  Oct 5, 2018
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.
Ready for winter driving?  Oct 19, 2018
Under my leadership  Oct 12, 2018
Trump's tax troubles  Oct 5, 2018
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.
The Birds Are In The House  Oct 19, 2018
The Russians are coming  Sep 5, 2018
Starry, starry nights  Mar 3, 2018
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.
Crude plan for oil delivery  Oct 18, 2018
Bank without infrastructure  Oct 11, 2018
Is the price too high?  Oct 4, 2018
Ordinary Heroes Ordinary Heroes by Richard James Deacon

Richard James Deacon has a finger on the pulse of those doing good in the Okanagan.
Politicans are heroes  Oct 18, 2018
Bikers on the move  Sep 13, 2018
Hero's hurrah for fathers  Jun 28, 2018
Fashion File Fashion File by Marla O'Brien

"Life is short...you might as well go through it looking good."
Fitness fashion  Oct 18, 2018
Holes in your head  Oct 4, 2018
Sell your style on eBay  Sep 20, 2018
On Your Father's Side On Your Father's Side by David Trifunov

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.
Short story cheat sheet  Oct 17, 2018
Pedals, pebbles: Bam-bam!  Oct 3, 2018
'Grumpy' grocery shopper  Sep 19, 2018
Writer's Bloc Writer's Bloc

Welcome to Writer’s Bloc, a column for guest writers to share their experiences with our readers.
Don't rake in the pain  Oct 17, 2018
Do you feel understood?  Aug 15, 2018
Lemon or lemonade?  Aug 1, 2018
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.
It's winter tire time again  Oct 16, 2018
Something to be thankful for  Oct 9, 2018
Resistance to roundabouts  Oct 2, 2018
Achieving Justice Achieving Justice by Paul Hergott

Lawyer Paul Hergott is most drawn to, and passionate about, pursuing fair compensation for injured victims.
Be aware; be very aware  Oct 16, 2018
Be vulnerable, and safe  Oct 9, 2018
White-knuckle driving time  Oct 2, 2018
The Mortgage Gal The Mortgage Gal by Laurie Baird

Mortgage professionals Laurie Baird and Tracy Head provide guidance for obtaining a mortgage, a new home, or planning a move.
Mortgages for seniors  Oct 15, 2018
More changes coming?  Oct 1, 2018
Social media, your mortgage  Sep 17, 2018
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.
Want success? Try happiness  Oct 10, 2018
Leading by example  Aug 30, 2018
Webb of words  Apr 20, 2018
Okanagan Taste Okanagan Taste by Allison Markin

Allison Markin tastefully explores the wine, libations and food scene in the Okanagan, with thoughtful commentary and reviews of her favourite bottles.
Snacking and 'sportsing'  Oct 10, 2018
New experience of tasting  Sep 26, 2018
Cabbing it in cool weather  Sep 12, 2018
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.
3 reasons to sell in the fall  Oct 9, 2018
Keeping cool in the OK heat  Sep 26, 2018
Real estate confusion  Jul 13, 2018
MP Report MP Report by Stephen Fuhr

Stephen Fuhr proudly serves as your Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country.
Challenging homelessness  Oct 3, 2018
Pilot shortage flying high  Sep 24, 2018
ArtWalk celebrates 25 Years  Aug 31, 2018
Transitions Transitions by Ross Freake

Ross Freake is the columns editor at Castanet.
Losing at the blame game  Sep 27, 2018
What do you know for sure?  Sep 10, 2018
Times are a-changin'  Aug 17, 2018
How's Your Waste Line? How's Your Waste Line? by Rae Stewart


Be Mother Nature's deputy  Sep 19, 2018
Ditch single-use everything  Aug 10, 2018
Are you a wish cycler?  Jul 4, 2018
Mindful Communications Mindful Communications by Christy Lehmberg

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
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.
When your kid comes out  Aug 22, 2018
Parents' worst weekend over  Aug 8, 2018
Growing up is hard to do  Jul 25, 2018
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.
Where we're going next  Aug 21, 2018
Want to be a millionaire?  Aug 8, 2018
Great strategy for landlords  Apr 24, 2018
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.
Cate's final column  Jul 2, 2018
A quiet word  Jun 25, 2018
Write it down  Jun 11, 2018
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.
Network to nowhere  Jun 29, 2018
Safety, no compromising  Jun 15, 2018
And the wheels roll on  May 25, 2018
Talk to Me Talk to Me by Fiona Patterson

Fiona Patterson is a clinical psychotherapist in private practice who specializes in the treatment of trauma, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, and addictions.
Suffering has purpose  Jun 8, 2018
The meaning of life  Apr 6, 2018
Losing a child  Mar 12, 2018
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.
Is your pet too fat?  May 23, 2018
Jack Frost can bite your pet  Jan 3, 2018
Corn (on the cob) in the dog  Nov 6, 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.
Your travel bucket list  May 22, 2018
Cuba, Part II  Feb 14, 2018
Cuba bound  Jan 31, 2018
Design Chick Design Chick by Crispin Butterfield

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
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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