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- When is the moon full?Ken Tapping Oct 18 - 4994 views
- Does practice make perfect?Mark Jennings-Bates Oct 18 - 2459 views
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The Happiness Connection Reen Rose shares strategies to help you find happiness.
Are you still in the closet? Oct 20, 2019
Visualize the life you want Oct 13, 2019
Memory and menopause Oct 6, 2019
Visualize the life you want Oct 13, 2019
Memory and menopause Oct 6, 2019
Heather's Horoscope What's in your future? This is your horoscope stop, with psychic Heather Zais.
Horoscope: Oct 20-26 Oct 20, 2019
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Horoscope: Oct. 6-12 Oct 6, 2019
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Mortgage Matters April Dunn has been assisting clients to purchase, refinance, or renew their mortgages for over 20 years.
Investing in real estate Oct 19, 2019
Reverse mortgage pros, cons Oct 5, 2019
Credit rating and mortgages Sep 21, 2019
Reverse mortgage pros, cons Oct 5, 2019
Credit rating and mortgages Sep 21, 2019
Happy Gourmand Happy Gourmand is about enjoying life and living in the moment, and sharing that joy to keep those good vibes going.
Savouring exotic Morocco Oct 19, 2019
Don't be a ghost on Sunday Oct 12, 2019
Stealing food definitions Oct 5, 2019
Don't be a ghost on Sunday Oct 12, 2019
Stealing food definitions Oct 5, 2019
Skywatching Astronomer Ken Tapping shows you the sky and the stars.
When is the moon full? Oct 18, 2019
Saturn is the moon king Oct 11, 2019
Black holes shred stars Oct 4, 2019
Saturn is the moon king Oct 11, 2019
Black holes shred stars Oct 4, 2019
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.
Does practice make perfect? Oct 18, 2019
It's hockey season again Oct 11, 2019
Political Peter Pans Oct 4, 2019
It's hockey season again Oct 11, 2019
Political Peter Pans Oct 4, 2019
Writer's BlocWelcome to Writer’s Bloc, a column for guest writers to share their experiences with our readers.
Fashion File "Life is short...you might as well go through it looking good."
Totally not worth it Oct 17, 2019
Red carpet ready Oct 3, 2019
Your back-to-school uniform Sep 5, 2019
Red carpet ready Oct 3, 2019
Your back-to-school uniform Sep 5, 2019
By the ounce Cannabis is so hot right now. By The Ounce — written by veteran journalist David Wylie (aka, okanaganz) — keeps you in the know about the growing weed industry.
The sky hasn't fallen Oct 16, 2019
Amazing weed with Color Sep 26, 2019
BC pot: could be worse... Aug 28, 2019
Amazing weed with Color Sep 26, 2019
BC pot: could be worse... Aug 28, 2019
New Thought Food for the mind and the heart, to encourage an awakening of the power and potential within everyone.
Who inspires you? Oct 16, 2019
Be grateful you're selfish Oct 9, 2019
How good is your memory? Oct 2, 2019
Be grateful you're selfish Oct 9, 2019
How good is your memory? Oct 2, 2019
Behind the Wheel A veteran columnist and traffic enforcement officer with the RCMP, Tim writes on all things traffic-related.
Get the light out of my eyes Oct 15, 2019
Keep your windows clear Oct 8, 2019
Stay in your lane Oct 1, 2019
Keep your windows clear Oct 8, 2019
Stay in your lane Oct 1, 2019
Achieving Justice Lawyer Paul Hergott is most drawn to, and passionate about, pursuing fair compensation for injured victims.
Keep your brain on the road Oct 15, 2019
Hands free is dangerous Oct 8, 2019
ICBC will talk to your boss Oct 1, 2019
Hands free is dangerous Oct 8, 2019
ICBC will talk to your boss Oct 1, 2019
The Mortgage Gal Mortgage professionals Laurie Baird and Tracy Head provide guidance for obtaining a mortgage, a new home, or planning a move.
Support those who back you Oct 14, 2019
Get title insurance Sep 30, 2019
Do your paper work Sep 16, 2019
Get title insurance Sep 30, 2019
Do your paper work Sep 16, 2019
It's Your Money Certified financial planner Brett Millard translates complex investment, insurance and planning jargon into language everyone understands.
It pays to be segregated Oct 14, 2019
Choose right adviser Oct 7, 2019
Pick out your Ferrari Sep 30, 2019
Choose right adviser Oct 7, 2019
Pick out your Ferrari Sep 30, 2019
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.
Talking turkey about fat Oct 12, 2019
Back to the basics Sep 28, 2019
What's in your water? Sep 14, 2019
Back to the basics Sep 28, 2019
What's in your water? Sep 14, 2019
On Balance Traffic safety seen through the lens of motorcyclist experience and knowledge.
What's stopping you? Oct 10, 2019
Dead man's curve Sep 26, 2019
Taking mayors for a ride Sep 12, 2019
Dead man's curve Sep 26, 2019
Taking mayors for a ride Sep 12, 2019
Okanagan Taste Allison Markin tastefully explores the wine, libations and food scene in the Okanagan, with thoughtful commentary and reviews of her favourite bottles.
Wines for Thanksgiving Oct 9, 2019
Wine festival extravaganza Sep 25, 2019
Craft beer celebration Sep 18, 2019
Wine festival extravaganza Sep 25, 2019
Craft beer celebration Sep 18, 2019
The Joy of Travel Joy McGinnis shares her personal wanderlust and professional insight for emerging travel trends, destinations and useful "what now?" tips.
Enjoy some Galapagos glory Oct 7, 2019
Your travel bucket list May 22, 2018
Cuba, Part II Feb 14, 2018
Your travel bucket list May 22, 2018
Cuba, Part II Feb 14, 2018
Transitions Ross Freake is the columns editor at Castanet.
Finding light in others Oct 2, 2019
Did you know? Sep 23, 2019
Who wrote your life script? Jul 29, 2019
Did you know? Sep 23, 2019
Who wrote your life script? Jul 29, 2019
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.
Open house the right way Sep 19, 2019
Selling your home sucks Jul 27, 2019
Investment secrets Jul 10, 2019
Selling your home sucks Jul 27, 2019
Investment secrets Jul 10, 2019
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.
Dan in Ottawa Dan Albas, MP for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, keeps us posted on what's going on in Ottawa.
Dan's final column, for now Sep 12, 2019
Blizzard of politicians Sep 5, 2019
Legislation could affect you Aug 29, 2019
Blizzard of politicians Sep 5, 2019
Legislation could affect you Aug 29, 2019
MP Report Stephen Fuhr proudly serves as your Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country.
Let's move forward together Sep 11, 2019
Fighting for pristine waters Aug 21, 2019
OK tourism golden Jul 26, 2019
Fighting for pristine waters Aug 21, 2019
OK tourism golden Jul 26, 2019
Okanagan Eco-Noggin Jerry Vandenberg delves into the science behind environmental issues.
The politics of water Aug 12, 2019
Jump off plastic ban wagon Jul 15, 2019
Smokanagan: New normal? Jun 28, 2019
Jump off plastic ban wagon Jul 15, 2019
Smokanagan: New normal? Jun 28, 2019
How's Your Waste Line? Get rid of those books Jul 22, 2019
You can get the right fix Feb 22, 2019
A conversation about gifts Dec 20, 2018
You can get the right fix Feb 22, 2019
A conversation about gifts Dec 20, 2018
Dr. Oz's Vet Advice Dr. Oz of Rose Valley Veterinary Hospital provides expert advice and information about our pets.
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.
Shouldering the load Mar 14, 2019
It's chickenpox, run! Feb 28, 2019
Everyone needs a Kelly Feb 20, 2019
It's chickenpox, run! Feb 28, 2019
Everyone needs a Kelly Feb 20, 2019
The Art of SpeakingPublic speaking and presentations are skills that can be learned and one of the most successful ways is through Toastmasters.
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