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- Mortgages for self employedLaurie Baird 11:00 am - 6314 views
- Avoid a holiday hangoverBrett Millard 6:00 am - 3284 views
- Christmas connectionReen Rose Dec 9 - 2521 views
- Horoscope: Dec. 9-15Heather Zais Dec 9 - 14659 views
- Binoculars for ChristmasKen Tapping Dec 8 - 4947 views
- Getting in the spiritKristin Peturson-Laprise Dec 8 - 3251 views
- Winter home staging ideasLisa Salt Dec 7 - 5406 views
- Don't throw away the goldTrevor Sharp Dec 7 - 7202 views
- Ruminating on regretsRoss Freake Dec 6 - 2629 views
The Mortgage Gal Mortgage professionals Laurie Baird and Tracy Head provide guidance for obtaining a mortgage, a new home, or planning a move.
Mortgages for self employed Dec 10, 2018
Porting your mortgage Nov 26, 2018
Mortgage adjustments Nov 12, 2018
Porting your mortgage Nov 26, 2018
Mortgage adjustments Nov 12, 2018
It's Your Money Certified financial planner Brett Millard translates complex investment, insurance and planning jargon into language everyone understands.
Avoid a holiday hangover Dec 10, 2018
Tips to save you tax money Dec 3, 2018
Handling market volatility Nov 26, 2018
Tips to save you tax money Dec 3, 2018
Handling market volatility Nov 26, 2018
The Happiness Connection Reen Rose shares strategies to help you find happiness.
Christmas connection Dec 9, 2018
Key to freedom's door Dec 2, 2018
Always end with a bang Nov 25, 2018
Key to freedom's door Dec 2, 2018
Always end with a bang Nov 25, 2018
Heather's Horoscope What's in your future? This is your horoscope stop, with psychic Heather Zais.
Horoscope: Dec. 9-15 Dec 9, 2018
Horoscope: Dec. 2-8 Dec 2, 2018
Horoscope: Nov. 25-Dec. 1 Nov 25, 2018
Horoscope: Dec. 2-8 Dec 2, 2018
Horoscope: Nov. 25-Dec. 1 Nov 25, 2018
Skywatching Astronomer Ken Tapping shows you the sky and the stars.
Binoculars for Christmas Dec 8, 2018
Looking into a star Nov 30, 2018
One-eye closed method Nov 24, 2018
Looking into a star Nov 30, 2018
One-eye closed method Nov 24, 2018
Happy Gourmand Happy Gourmand is about enjoying life and living in the moment, and sharing that joy to keep those good vibes going.
Getting in the spirit Dec 8, 2018
Traditions can be stressful Dec 1, 2018
Cold and flu remedies Nov 24, 2018
Traditions can be stressful Dec 1, 2018
Cold and flu remedies Nov 24, 2018
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.
Winter home staging ideas Dec 7, 2018
4 reasons to buy in the fall Oct 24, 2018
3 reasons to sell in the fall Oct 9, 2018
4 reasons to buy in the fall Oct 24, 2018
3 reasons to sell in the fall Oct 9, 2018
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.
Don't throw away the gold Dec 7, 2018
Want to live forever? Nov 23, 2018
Practical Christmas gifts Nov 16, 2018
Want to live forever? Nov 23, 2018
Practical Christmas gifts Nov 16, 2018
Transitions Ross Freake is the columns editor at Castanet.
Ruminating on regrets Dec 6, 2018
Is your wallet a black hole? Nov 8, 2018
Losing at the blame game Sep 27, 2018
Is your wallet a black hole? Nov 8, 2018
Losing at the blame game Sep 27, 2018
Dan in Ottawa Dan Albas, MP for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, keeps us posted on what's going on in Ottawa.
Illegal or irregular? Dec 6, 2018
Another broken Lib promise Nov 29, 2018
Report a game changer? Nov 22, 2018
Another broken Lib promise Nov 29, 2018
Report a game changer? Nov 22, 2018
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.
Digital-age and DJ dads Dec 5, 2018
Warning: trigger warnings Nov 21, 2018
Screen time Jeopardy Nov 14, 2018
Warning: trigger warnings Nov 21, 2018
Screen time Jeopardy Nov 14, 2018
New Thought Food for the mind and the heart, to encourage an awakening of the power and potential within everyone.
Behind the Wheel A veteran columnist and traffic enforcement officer with the RCMP, Tim writes on all things traffic-related.
Taking cyclists seriously Dec 4, 2018
Do you have vision zero? Nov 27, 2018
Check your owner's manual Nov 20, 2018
Do you have vision zero? Nov 27, 2018
Check your owner's manual Nov 20, 2018
Achieving Justice Lawyer Paul Hergott is most drawn to, and passionate about, pursuing fair compensation for injured victims.
Keep 'brains on the road' Dec 4, 2018
House buyers beware Nov 27, 2018
Remembering the victims Nov 20, 2018
House buyers beware Nov 27, 2018
Remembering the victims Nov 20, 2018
Writer's BlocWelcome to Writer’s Bloc, a column for guest writers to share their experiences with our readers.
Is it yin, or is it yang? Dec 3, 2018
No kindness too small Nov 28, 2018
Suicide is silent, pervasive Nov 21, 2018
No kindness too small Nov 28, 2018
Suicide is silent, pervasive Nov 21, 2018
Mortgage Matters April Dunn has been assisting clients to purchase, refinance, or renew their mortgages for over 20 years.
Can't pay your mortgage? Dec 1, 2018
Carrying high interest debt? Nov 17, 2018
Time to lock in mortgage? Nov 3, 2018
Carrying high interest debt? Nov 17, 2018
Time to lock in mortgage? Nov 3, 2018
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.
Trump's world imploding Nov 30, 2018
Cars not ready to fly, yet Nov 23, 2018
Airlines take you sky high Nov 16, 2018
Cars not ready to fly, yet Nov 23, 2018
Airlines take you sky high Nov 16, 2018
Okanagan Taste Allison Markin tastefully explores the wine, libations and food scene in the Okanagan, with thoughtful commentary and reviews of her favourite bottles.
Songs and sips of the season Nov 28, 2018
Christmas in wine country Nov 14, 2018
Wines for All Hallow's Eve Oct 31, 2018
Christmas in wine country Nov 14, 2018
Wines for All Hallow's Eve Oct 31, 2018
MP Report Stephen Fuhr proudly serves as your Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country.
Good for business Nov 26, 2018
The value of remembrance Nov 11, 2018
Challenging homelessness Oct 3, 2018
The value of remembrance Nov 11, 2018
Challenging homelessness Oct 3, 2018
Ordinary Heroes Richard James Deacon has a finger on the pulse of those doing good in the Okanagan.
Investigate and report it Nov 22, 2018
Signs of responsibility Nov 1, 2018
Politicans are heroes Oct 18, 2018
Signs of responsibility Nov 1, 2018
Politicans are heroes Oct 18, 2018
How's Your Waste Line? Recycle your textiles Oct 31, 2018
Be Mother Nature's deputy Sep 19, 2018
Ditch single-use everything Aug 10, 2018
Be Mother Nature's deputy Sep 19, 2018
Ditch single-use everything Aug 10, 2018
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.
The Birds Are In The House Oct 19, 2018
The Russians are coming Sep 5, 2018
Starry, starry nights Mar 3, 2018
The Russians are coming Sep 5, 2018
Starry, starry nights Mar 3, 2018
The Art of SpeakingPublic speaking and presentations are skills that can be learned and one of the most successful ways is through Toastmasters.
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
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.
Where we're going next Aug 21, 2018
Want to be a millionaire? Aug 8, 2018
Great strategy for landlords Apr 24, 2018
Want to be a millionaire? Aug 8, 2018
Great strategy for landlords Apr 24, 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.
Dr. Oz's Vet Advice 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
Jack Frost can bite your pet Jan 3, 2018
Corn (on the cob) in the dog Nov 6, 2017
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
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