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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.
PM hiding from Parliament?  Aug 13, 2020
COVID app not perfect  Aug 6, 2020
Winery taxes popping?  Jul 30, 2020
Okanagan Eco-Noggin Okanagan Eco-Noggin by Jerry Vandenberg

Jerry Vandenberg delves into the science behind environmental issues.
The turtles are happy  Aug 12, 2020
Practise coastal distancing  Jul 20, 2020
Hazardous DIY disinfectant  May 8, 2020
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.
Celebrate B.C. cider week  Aug 12, 2020
Sip B.C. this long weekend  Jul 29, 2020
Virtual tastings here to stay?  Jul 15, 2020
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.
Making a driving complaint  Aug 11, 2020
Don't drink and drive  Aug 4, 2020
You already know answer  Jul 28, 2020
Don't mess with a soprano Don't mess with a soprano by Sue Skinner

Sue Skinner tells us why we need art and artists in our life
Life of a Kelowna rocker  Aug 11, 2020
The chaos of passion  Aug 4, 2020
Saved by the Grinch  Jul 28, 2020
In A Pickle In A Pickle by Doreen Zyderveld-Hagel

Doreen always has had a knack for getting herself in a pickle, whether it be with wild animals or difficult people. She thinks the problem might be herself.
Little girl's swampy paradise  Aug 10, 2020
The places in between  Jul 27, 2020
Coyote encounters  Jul 6, 2020
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.
High earners, short careers  Aug 10, 2020
When is it best to take CPP?  Aug 3, 2020
Is the economy really better?  Jul 27, 2020
The Happiness Connection The Happiness Connection by Reen Rose

Reen Rose shares strategies to help you find happiness.
Take the 66-day challenge  Aug 9, 2020
Going to the source  Aug 2, 2020
Interruptions are a gift  Jul 26, 2020
Heather's Horoscope Heather's Horoscope by Heather Zais

What's in your future? This is your horoscope stop, with psychic Heather Zais.
Horoscope: Aug. 9-15  Aug 9, 2020
Horoscope: Aug. 2-8  Aug 2, 2020
Horoscope: July 26-Aug. 1  Jul 26, 2020
Mortgage Matters Mortgage Matters by April Dunn

April Dunn has been assisting clients to purchase, refinance, or renew their mortgages for over 20 years.
Bite of mortgage deferral  Aug 8, 2020
Spousal buyout mortgage  Jul 25, 2020
Credit repair action list  Jul 11, 2020
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.
Last call for summer  Aug 8, 2020
Sunshine in a jar  Aug 1, 2020
The joys of camping  Jul 25, 2020
Skywatching Skywatching by Ken Tapping

Astronomer Ken Tapping shows you the sky and the stars.
Living on Mars  Aug 7, 2020
Planet still missing  Jul 31, 2020
The world that never was  Jul 24, 2020
In Your Service In Your Service by Tracy Gray

MP Tracy Gray serving her constituents of Kelowna-Lake Country
We are all struggling  Aug 7, 2020
Tangled web WE weaves  Jul 24, 2020
Flying the flag high  Jul 10, 2020
Health and Happiness Health and Happiness by Hannah Gibson

Dr. Hannah Gibson brings you the latest health news and advice to help you live a happy and healthy life.
Spotlight on: Dementia  Aug 6, 2020
Top tips for satisfying sleep  Jul 23, 2020
What to do if someone ODs  Jun 25, 2020
By the ounce By the ounce by David Wylie

By The Ounce is written by veteran journalist David Wylie, keeping you in the know about the growing weed industry. Follow on social media: @okanaganz.
Street talk on cannabis  Aug 5, 2020
Cannabis review mashup  Jul 22, 2020
Medical cannabis is a pain  Jul 8, 2020
Writer's Bloc Writer's Bloc

Welcome to Writer’s Bloc, a column for guest writers to share their experiences with our readers.
Stress, the silent threat  Aug 5, 2020
Picking teaches life lessons  Jul 17, 2020
Going to the birds  Jul 3, 2020
The Mortgage Gal The Mortgage Gal by Tracy Head

Mortgage professionals Laurie Baird and Tracy Head provide guidance for obtaining a mortgage, a new home, or planning a move.
Time for a better rate?  Aug 3, 2020
Private sales can cost more  Jul 20, 2020
What's your best rate?  Jun 29, 2020
FIT Talk With Tania FIT Talk With Tania by Tania Gustafson

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.
That 4-letter C word  Aug 1, 2020
Your body type, your results  Jul 18, 2020
Fat does not make you fat  Jul 4, 2020
A Focus on Saving Lives A Focus on Saving Lives by Mark Jennings-Bates

Putting poverty in perspective
Don't get too distracted  Jul 31, 2020
Nanotech to the rescue?  Mar 27, 2020
Nanotech hits the road  Mar 20, 2020
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.
Sell high and buy low?  Jul 30, 2020
Less risky real estate strategy  Apr 23, 2020
Cardinal rules of real estate  Apr 10, 2020
New Thought New Thought by Corinne Crockett

Food for the mind and the heart, to encourage an awakening of the power and potential within everyone.
Be selfish: forgive  Jul 29, 2020
You deserve peace  Jul 22, 2020
All or nothing  Jul 15, 2020
Something From Everything Something From Everything by Matthew Rigby

Staggered attempts to make meaning and connections.
The problem 'over there'  Jul 23, 2020
Transitions Transitions by Ross Freake

Ross Freake is the columns editor at Castanet.
Personal change is glacial  Jul 16, 2020
Finding light in others  Oct 2, 2019
Did you know?  Sep 23, 2019
Achieving Justice Achieving Justice by Paul Hergott

Lawyer Paul Hergott is most drawn to, and passionate about, pursuing fair compensation for injured victims.
Parting is such sweet sorrow  Jul 14, 2020
Police do Charter dance  Jul 7, 2020
Resistance is futile in arrest  Jun 30, 2020
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.
Leave better voice mails  Jul 9, 2020
Mom had a way with words  Jul 2, 2020
A common tongue  Feb 11, 2019
On Balance On Balance by Bill Downey

Traffic safety seen through the lens of motorcyclist experience and knowledge.
Not designed for women  Jun 18, 2020
PPE: A faint hope clause  Jun 4, 2020
Gap in motorcycle safety  May 21, 2020
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.
Vintage play a new way  Jun 1, 2020
Going into the dark  Mar 27, 2020
Life is a cabaret!  Feb 21, 2020
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.
COVID 19 and pets  Mar 25, 2020
A vet's view of euthanasia  Dec 23, 2019
Dogged by ACL tears  Jul 4, 2019
How's Your Waste Line? How's Your Waste Line? by Rae Stewart


Make joy, not garbage  Dec 16, 2019
Don't heave ho haz waste  Nov 26, 2019
Waste-free lunches  Oct 29, 2019
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.
African Safari 101  Oct 21, 2019
Enjoy some Galapagos glory  Oct 7, 2019
Your travel bucket list  May 22, 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).