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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.
Scandal still roiling  Feb 21, 2019
Another Liberal controversy  Feb 14, 2019
PM sticks foot in mouth  Feb 7, 2019
Fashion File Fashion File by Marla O'Brien

"Life is short...you might as well go through it looking good."
Would you wear fur?  Feb 21, 2019
Coral: Colour of the year  Feb 7, 2019
Unconventional E-rings  Jan 24, 2019
On Your Father's Side On Your Father's Side by David Trifunov

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.
Everyone needs a Kelly  Feb 20, 2019
Birthdays in 'Iceland'  Feb 6, 2019
Short stories at midnight  Jan 23, 2019
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.
Living a life that matters  Feb 20, 2019
It takes community to grieve  Feb 13, 2019
Prisoners of expectations  Feb 6, 2019
Achieving Justice Achieving Justice by Paul Hergott

Lawyer Paul Hergott is most drawn to, and passionate about, pursuing fair compensation for injured victims.
Beg to go back to work  Feb 19, 2019
Keep your brain on the road  Feb 12, 2019
Police must respect rights  Feb 5, 2019
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.
Coping with snow and slush  Feb 19, 2019
Painted lines and symbols  Feb 12, 2019
Tinted: to see or not see  Feb 5, 2019
The Mortgage Gal The Mortgage Gal by Laurie Baird

Mortgage professionals Laurie Baird and Tracy Head provide guidance for obtaining a mortgage, a new home, or planning a move.
Buying rental properties  Feb 18, 2019
Exemptions from Spec Tax  Jan 21, 2019
Beware of credit vandals  Jan 7, 2019
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.
Save money, defer taxes  Feb 18, 2019
Tips for happy retirement  Feb 11, 2019
RRSPs still misunderstood  Feb 4, 2019
The Happiness Connection The Happiness Connection by Reen Rose

Reen Rose shares strategies to help you find happiness.
Live from the inside out  Feb 17, 2019
The pain of loneliness  Feb 10, 2019
Mental cold-and-flu season  Feb 3, 2019
Heather's Horoscope Heather's Horoscope by Heather Zais

What's in your future? This is your horoscope stop, with psychic Heather Zais.
Horoscope: Feb.17-23  Feb 17, 2019
Horoscope: Feb. 10-16  Feb 10, 2019
Horoscope: Feb. 3-10  Feb 3, 2019
Skywatching Skywatching by Ken Tapping

Astronomer Ken Tapping shows you the sky and the stars.
Starry senior citizen  Feb 16, 2019
An old, far-flung rock  Feb 9, 2019
Rivers run through Titan  Feb 2, 2019
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.
Salad bars tell who we are  Feb 16, 2019
Will you follow food guide?  Jan 26, 2019
The world in one dish  Jan 19, 2019
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.
My friendly Valentine  Feb 15, 2019
Peace In art  Feb 8, 2019
Diving into the unknown  Feb 1, 2019
Transitions Transitions by Ross Freake

Ross Freake is the columns editor at Castanet.
Start spring cleaning now  Feb 15, 2019
Ruminating on regrets  Dec 6, 2018
Is your wallet a black hole?  Nov 8, 2018
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.
Love the wine you're with  Feb 13, 2019
Join the (wine) club  Jan 30, 2019
Ready for the season?  Jan 16, 2019
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.
A common tongue  Feb 11, 2019
What was I saying?  Feb 1, 2019
The art of conversation  Jan 11, 2019
Mortgage Matters Mortgage Matters by April Dunn

April Dunn has been assisting clients to purchase, refinance, or renew their mortgages for over 20 years.
Debt consolidation options  Feb 9, 2019
Investing in rental property  Jan 26, 2019
Mortgaging health costs  Jan 12, 2019
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.
Design trends for 2019  Feb 8, 2019
Top 5 home resolutions  Jan 25, 2019
Winter home staging ideas  Dec 7, 2018
MP Report MP Report by Stephen Fuhr

Stephen Fuhr proudly serves as your Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country.
Canadians have low taxes  Feb 2, 2019
Send veterans a valentine  Jan 18, 2019
2018 in Review  Jan 4, 2019
Writer's Bloc Writer's Bloc

Welcome to Writer’s Bloc, a column for guest writers to share their experiences with our readers.
Be organized if living small  Jan 31, 2019
Not jolly this season?  Dec 17, 2018
Changes for your waistline  Dec 11, 2018
Tech Talk Tech Talk by Trevor Sharp

Trevor Sharp, an information technology specialist, guides you through the ever-changing world of high tech, making your computing experience secure, functional and relevant.
Big Brother is watching  Jan 18, 2019
Shopping the tech way  Dec 21, 2018
Don't throw away the gold  Dec 7, 2018
Ordinary Heroes Ordinary Heroes by Richard James Deacon

Richard James Deacon has a finger on the pulse of those doing good in the Okanagan.
Moms are family heroes  Jan 17, 2019
Angels among us  Dec 13, 2018
Investigate and report it  Nov 22, 2018
How's Your Waste Line? How's Your Waste Line? by Rae Stewart


A conversation about gifts  Dec 20, 2018
Recycle your textiles  Oct 31, 2018
Be Mother Nature's deputy  Sep 19, 2018
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.
Grooming an act of love  Dec 19, 2018
Is your pet too fat?  May 23, 2018
Jack Frost can bite your pet  Jan 3, 2018
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.
The Birds Are In The House  Oct 19, 2018
The Russians are coming  Sep 5, 2018
Starry, starry nights  Mar 3, 2018
Mindful Communications Mindful Communications by Christy Lehmberg

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
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.
When your kid comes out  Aug 22, 2018
Parents' worst weekend over  Aug 8, 2018
Growing up is hard to do  Jul 25, 2018
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.
Where we're going next  Aug 21, 2018
Want to be a millionaire?  Aug 8, 2018
Great strategy for landlords  Apr 24, 2018
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.
Cate's final column  Jul 2, 2018
A quiet word  Jun 25, 2018
Write it down  Jun 11, 2018
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.
Network to nowhere  Jun 29, 2018
Safety, no compromising  Jun 15, 2018
And the wheels roll on  May 25, 2018
Talk to Me Talk to Me by Fiona Patterson

Fiona Patterson is a clinical psychotherapist in private practice who specializes in the treatment of trauma, depression and anxiety, grief and loss, and addictions.
Suffering has purpose  Jun 8, 2018
The meaning of life  Apr 6, 2018
Losing a child  Mar 12, 2018
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.
Your travel bucket list  May 22, 2018
Cuba, Part II  Feb 14, 2018
Cuba bound  Jan 31, 2018
Design Chick Design Chick by Crispin Butterfield

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
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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).
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