43006
43951
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.
Banking on dissent  Jul 20, 2017
Ottawa attacks credit unions  Jul 13, 2017
Omar Khadr: pro or con?  Jul 6, 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.
Fight with spider Godzilla  Jul 20, 2017
Watch out for sharks  Jul 13, 2017
Beware the Lobster People  Jun 29, 2017
Design Chick Design Chick by Crispin Butterfield

Crispin Butterfield owns Urban Theory Interior Design.
EQ3 is a designer favourite  Jul 19, 2017
5 tips for outdoor living  Jul 5, 2017
Maximize home storage  Jun 28, 2017
States of Mind States of Mind by Paul Latimer

Explore the fascinating mysteries and complexities of the mind, with Dr. Latimer.
Brain's response to lithium  Jul 19, 2017
Food insecurity and health  Jul 5, 2017
Bipolar disorder's fallout  Jun 28, 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.
I'll Meet You in the Middle  Jul 18, 2017
The 300 not saved  Jul 11, 2017
Go first, think second  Jul 4, 2017
Achieving Justice Achieving Justice by Paul Hergott

Lawyer Paul Hergott is most drawn to, and passionate about, pursuing fair compensation for injured victims.
You're compensated for loss  Jul 18, 2017
Be vigilant with kids' health  Jul 11, 2017
The 5 accident preserves  Jul 4, 2017
Transitions Transitions by Ross Freake

Ross Freake is the columns editor at Castanet.
Searching for peace  Jul 17, 2017
Getting what we don't want  Jul 12, 2017
Shout yes at the silver moon  Jul 3, 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.
Gmail Helpers  Jul 17, 2017
Get your ducks in a row  Jul 10, 2017
Best tips  Jul 3, 2017
The Happiness Connection The Happiness Connection by Reen Rose

Reen Rose shares strategies to help you find happiness.
Negative emotions help  Jul 16, 2017
What's your mindset?  Jul 9, 2017
Happy to be Canadian  Jul 2, 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: July 16-22  Jul 16, 2017
Horoscope: July 9-15  Jul 9, 2017
Horoscope: July 2-8  Jul 2, 2017
Dementia Aware Dementia Aware by Tracey Maxfield

Tracey Maxfield is a dementia educator, consultant and advocate.
Reduce your dementia risk  Jul 15, 2017
Dementia myths exposed  Jul 1, 2017
Dementia: Good news!  Jun 24, 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.
Rising interest rates  Jul 15, 2017
Investing in real estate  Jul 1, 2017
Online discount brokers  Jun 17, 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.
Here's to good taste  Jul 15, 2017
Dog days of summer  Jul 8, 2017
I am Canadian, and happy  Jul 1, 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.
Through The Looking Glass  Jul 14, 2017
Success, failure 3" apart  Jul 7, 2017
Getting the right team  Jun 30, 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.
CrAsian Anniversary  Jul 14, 2017
The Caesar, Canada's drink  Jul 7, 2017
Canada's million-dollar bus  Jun 30, 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.
On the wrong side  Jul 13, 2017
Bike it upside down  Jun 15, 2017
Catering to the top  Jun 1, 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.
Nice is really nice!  Jul 12, 2017
Driving in France  Jun 27, 2017
Paris in springtime  Jun 20, 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.
Down-payment options  Jul 10, 2017
Things to think about  Jun 12, 2017
New rules hurt bottom line  May 29, 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.
Winning with multiple offers  Jul 8, 2017
New home good enough?  Jun 29, 2017
Albertans need to know...  May 22, 2017
Writer's Bloc Writer's Bloc

Welcome to Writer’s Bloc, a column for guest writers to share their experiences with our readers.
Let's talk about sex  Jul 6, 2017
Turning houses into homes  Jun 26, 2017
Relieving migraine pain  Jun 19, 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.
A living-dying perspective  Jul 5, 2017
He said, she said  Jun 21, 2017
Playing Dear Abby  Jun 7, 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.
Learning to listen  Jun 28, 2017
Goal-setting strategies  Jun 10, 2017
Great story, wrong hero  May 27, 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
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
43005
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).
42632
41716