Columnists
- Sombre ceremony heldDoreen Zyderveld-Hagel Mar 18 - 3863 views
- Late-stage retirement savingBrett Millard Mar 18 - 6722 views
- Representation agreementsPaul Hergott Mar 17 - 5085 views
- Give me patience...now!Reen Rose Mar 17 - 5299 views
- Late season skiingJ.P. Squire Mar 17 - 4847 views
- Mid-mortgage refinancingApril Dunn Mar 16 - 6983 views
- Spring fling foodsKristin Peturson-Laprise Mar 16 - 3151 views
- Troubling events for CanadaTracy Gray Mar 15 - 8372 views
- Radar astronomyKen Tapping Mar 15 - 2688 views
In A Pickle
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.
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.
Sombre ceremony held Mar 18, 2024
Haunted childhood home Feb 19, 2024
The pain of not knowing Jan 22, 2024
Haunted childhood home Feb 19, 2024
The pain of not knowing Jan 22, 2024
It's Your Money
Certified financial planner Brett Millard translates complex investment, insurance and planning jargon into language everyone understands.
Certified financial planner Brett Millard translates complex investment, insurance and planning jargon into language everyone understands.
Late-stage retirement saving Mar 18, 2024
Adjusting retirement plans Mar 11, 2024
Financial infidelity problems Mar 4, 2024
Adjusting retirement plans Mar 11, 2024
Financial infidelity problems Mar 4, 2024
The Last Word
Lawyer Paul Hergott puts a human spin on the law.
Lawyer Paul Hergott puts a human spin on the law.
Representation agreements Mar 17, 2024
Creating a power of attorney Mar 10, 2024
Setting your final wishes Mar 3, 2024
Creating a power of attorney Mar 10, 2024
Setting your final wishes Mar 3, 2024
The Happiness Connection
Reen Rose shares strategies to help you find happiness.
Reen Rose shares strategies to help you find happiness.
Give me patience...now! Mar 17, 2024
Puzzling effects of jigsaws Mar 3, 2024
Love yourself first Feb 18, 2024
Puzzling effects of jigsaws Mar 3, 2024
Love yourself first Feb 18, 2024
Making Tracks
Long-time Kelowna journalist J.P. Squire keeps readers up to date on outdoor recreational activities.
Long-time Kelowna journalist J.P. Squire keeps readers up to date on outdoor recreational activities.
Late season skiing Mar 17, 2024
Spring break at Big White Mar 10, 2024
Late season fun at ski hills Mar 3, 2024
Spring break at Big White Mar 10, 2024
Late season fun at ski hills Mar 3, 2024
Mortgage Matters
April Dunn has been assisting clients to purchase, refinance, or renew their mortgages for over 20 years.
April Dunn has been assisting clients to purchase, refinance, or renew their mortgages for over 20 years.
Mid-mortgage refinancing Mar 16, 2024
Paying past taxes Mar 2, 2024
Unlocking financial freedom Feb 17, 2024
Paying past taxes Mar 2, 2024
Unlocking financial freedom Feb 17, 2024
Happy Gourmand
Happy Gourmand is about enjoying life and living in the moment, and sharing that joy to keep those good vibes going.
Happy Gourmand is about enjoying life and living in the moment, and sharing that joy to keep those good vibes going.
In Your Service
MP Tracy Gray serving her constituents of Kelowna-Lake Country
MP Tracy Gray serving her constituents of Kelowna-Lake Country
Troubling events for Canada Mar 15, 2024
ArriveCan app scandal Mar 1, 2024
Insolvency concerns Feb 16, 2024
ArriveCan app scandal Mar 1, 2024
Insolvency concerns Feb 16, 2024
Skywatching
Astronomer Ken Tapping shows you the sky and the stars.
Astronomer Ken Tapping shows you the sky and the stars.
Radar astronomy Mar 15, 2024
Leap years and the calendar Mar 8, 2024
Nudging asteroids in space Mar 1, 2024
Leap years and the calendar Mar 8, 2024
Nudging asteroids in space Mar 1, 2024
The Okanagan Naturopath
Naturopath Doug Lobay keeps readers up to date on naturopathic medicine and health issues.
Naturopath Doug Lobay keeps readers up to date on naturopathic medicine and health issues.
Chronic fatigue problems Mar 14, 2024
Fibre and digestion Mar 7, 2024
The benefits of vitamin C Feb 29, 2024
Fibre and digestion Mar 7, 2024
The benefits of vitamin C Feb 29, 2024
Dan in Ottawa
Dan Albas, MP for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, keeps you posted on what's going on in Ottawa.
Dan Albas, MP for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, keeps you posted on what's going on in Ottawa.
Online Harms Act harmful Mar 14, 2024
Pharmacare politics Mar 7, 2024
MP's pharmacare concerns Feb 29, 2024
Pharmacare politics Mar 7, 2024
MP's pharmacare concerns Feb 29, 2024
Volunteer Matters
Veteran volunteer, volunteer coordinator and leader of volunteer organizations, Karen Knight helps others in the sector deal with the myriad of issues associated with non-for-profit organizations.
Veteran volunteer, volunteer coordinator and leader of volunteer organizations, Karen Knight helps others in the sector deal with the myriad of issues associated with non-for-profit organizations.
Good volunteer training Mar 14, 2024
Volunteers unplugged Mar 7, 2024
Volunteer recognition Feb 29, 2024
Volunteers unplugged Mar 7, 2024
Volunteer recognition Feb 29, 2024
Housewise
Local realtor Anthony Shephard provides the information you need to navigate the real estate market in B.C.'s Southern Interior.
Local realtor Anthony Shephard provides the information you need to navigate the real estate market in B.C.'s Southern Interior.
Manufactured home tips Mar 13, 2024
Real estate sales tips Feb 28, 2024
Real estate sales changes Feb 14, 2024
Real estate sales tips Feb 28, 2024
Real estate sales changes Feb 14, 2024
Gardening with nature
Sigrie Kendrick is a master gardener and executive-director of the non-profit Okanagan Xeriscape Association.
Sigrie Kendrick is a master gardener and executive-director of the non-profit Okanagan Xeriscape Association.
Seed fair for gardeners Mar 13, 2024
Area appropriate plants Feb 28, 2024
Sustainable gardening Feb 14, 2024
Area appropriate plants Feb 28, 2024
Sustainable gardening Feb 14, 2024
Writer's Bloc
Welcome to Writer’s Bloc, a column for guest writers to share their experiences with our readers.
Welcome to Writer’s Bloc, a column for guest writers to share their experiences with our readers.
Rising cost of chocolate Mar 13, 2024
Food pricing changing Mar 6, 2024
Flipping tax is too late Mar 2, 2024
Food pricing changing Mar 6, 2024
Flipping tax is too late Mar 2, 2024
MLA Minute
Renee Merrifield is the B.C. United MLA for Kelowna-Mission. She keeps readers up to date on what she is doing as an MLA and what is happening in the B.C. Legislature in Victoria.
Renee Merrifield is the B.C. United MLA for Kelowna-Mission. She keeps readers up to date on what she is doing as an MLA and what is happening in the B.C. Legislature in Victoria.
Long wait for cancer care Mar 12, 2024
New drug approach needed Mar 5, 2024
Where's the money? Feb 27, 2024
New drug approach needed Mar 5, 2024
Where's the money? Feb 27, 2024
Behind the Wheel
A veteran columnist and traffic enforcement officer with the RCMP, Tim writes on all things traffic-related.
A veteran columnist and traffic enforcement officer with the RCMP, Tim writes on all things traffic-related.
Taking wrong cue on road Mar 12, 2024
Crossings for people, bikes Mar 5, 2024
Teen impaired driving Feb 27, 2024
Crossings for people, bikes Mar 5, 2024
Teen impaired driving Feb 27, 2024
The Mortgage Gal
Mortgage professional Tracy Head provides guidance for obtaining a mortgage, a new home, or planning a move.
Mortgage professional Tracy Head provides guidance for obtaining a mortgage, a new home, or planning a move.
Home purchase financing Mar 11, 2024
Property purchase tax break Feb 26, 2024
Mortgage paperwork Feb 12, 2024
Property purchase tax break Feb 26, 2024
Mortgage paperwork Feb 12, 2024
FIT Talk With Tania
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.
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.
Let them eat cake Mar 9, 2024
Regulating cortisol levels Feb 24, 2024
Healthy digestion Feb 10, 2024
Regulating cortisol levels Feb 24, 2024
Healthy digestion Feb 10, 2024
From The Hill
Pharmacare Act is needed Mar 8, 2024
Grape harvest lost Feb 23, 2024
Recycling EV batteries Feb 9, 2024
Grape harvest lost Feb 23, 2024
Recycling EV batteries Feb 9, 2024
Okanagan Taste
Allison Markin explores the creative scene in the Okanagan, from arts and culture, to artists and artisans, to chefs and tastemakers, to the occasional movie night.
Allison Markin explores the creative scene in the Okanagan, from arts and culture, to artists and artisans, to chefs and tastemakers, to the occasional movie night.
Okanagan arts festivals Mar 6, 2024
B.C. wine future Feb 21, 2024
Valentine's Day is coming Feb 7, 2024
B.C. wine future Feb 21, 2024
Valentine's Day is coming Feb 7, 2024
Sustainability Spotlight
There is a lot to know about sustainability and a lot of greenwashing. Kristy Dyer explains the ideas and uncovers the facts.
There is a lot to know about sustainability and a lot of greenwashing. Kristy Dyer explains the ideas and uncovers the facts.
Rebate inflation Mar 5, 2024
Trees are bad carbon credits Feb 20, 2024
Buying, selling electricity Feb 6, 2024
Trees are bad carbon credits Feb 20, 2024
Buying, selling electricity Feb 6, 2024
The Art of Speaking
Public speaking and presentations are skills that can be learned and one of the most successful ways is through Toastmasters.
Public speaking and presentations are skills that can be learned and one of the most successful ways is through Toastmasters.
Speaking of champions Mar 4, 2024
The art of moderating Feb 5, 2024
Public speaking is changing Jan 8, 2024
The art of moderating Feb 5, 2024
Public speaking is changing Jan 8, 2024
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.
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 investing success Feb 2, 2024
Rising rates, opportunities Aug 11, 2023
New zoning bylaws Nov 6, 2022
Rising rates, opportunities Aug 11, 2023
New zoning bylaws Nov 6, 2022
New Thought
Food for the mind and the heart, to encourage an awakening of the power and potential within everyone.
Food for the mind and the heart, to encourage an awakening of the power and potential within everyone.
Hijacked by rage Jan 10, 2024
Life like revolving doors Jan 3, 2024
Importance of forgiveness Dec 27, 2023
Life like revolving doors Jan 3, 2024
Importance of forgiveness Dec 27, 2023
Something From Everything
Staggered attempts to make meaning and connections.
Staggered attempts to make meaning and connections.
Uncertainty of our lives Oct 22, 2023
Vulnerability, a la carte Aug 9, 2023
A new way to hear Jun 23, 2023
Vulnerability, a la carte Aug 9, 2023
A new way to hear Jun 23, 2023
Wilson on Water Street
Columnist Adam Wilson takes a critical look at what's going on at Kelowna city hall.
Columnist Adam Wilson takes a critical look at what's going on at Kelowna city hall.
Rising cost of housing Aug 13, 2023
Building affordable homes Jul 9, 2023
New strategy needed Jun 6, 2023
Building affordable homes Jul 9, 2023
New strategy needed Jun 6, 2023
A Second Look
Terry Robertson takes modern look at old images of landscapes, street scenes and images of prominent structures around the Okanagan.
Terry Robertson takes modern look at old images of landscapes, street scenes and images of prominent structures around the Okanagan.
Second look at old motel Aug 6, 2023
Then and now in Mission Jul 23, 2023
A second look at Kamloops Jun 25, 2023
Then and now in Mission Jul 23, 2023
A second look at Kamloops Jun 25, 2023
The Legal Quarterback
Kelowna lawyer Wes Forgione explains the legal side of estate planning, real estate and corporate/commercial law to help readers make informed decisions.
Kelowna lawyer Wes Forgione explains the legal side of estate planning, real estate and corporate/commercial law to help readers make informed decisions.
Explaining property title Jun 18, 2023
Power of attorney Jun 4, 2023
Is incorporation right move? May 21, 2023
Power of attorney Jun 4, 2023
Is incorporation right move? May 21, 2023
Heather's Horoscope
What's in your future? This is your horoscope stop, with psychic Heather Zais.
What's in your future? This is your horoscope stop, with psychic Heather Zais.
Heather Zais dies May 15, 2023
Horoscope April 30-May 6 Apr 30, 2023
Horoscope April 23-29 Apr 23, 2023
Horoscope April 30-May 6 Apr 30, 2023
Horoscope April 23-29 Apr 23, 2023
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.
Bonnie Gratz is the Artistic Director of Kelowna's New Vintage Theatre, and offers us an exciting insider's view of local theatre.
You'll love Shirley Valentine May 5, 2023
North Pole Stories Dec 7, 2022
Kelowna Fringe Festival Aug 24, 2022
North Pole Stories Dec 7, 2022
Kelowna Fringe Festival Aug 24, 2022
Transitions
Ross Freake gives his own particular take on life.
Ross Freake gives his own particular take on life.
Zen and art of searching Sep 24, 2022
The shadow knows Sep 9, 2022
Lesson learned...wait! Aug 12, 2022
The shadow knows Sep 9, 2022
Lesson learned...wait! Aug 12, 2022
Writer submissions
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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.
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