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Get rich or die paying?

Get rich or die paying?

May 10, 2013 / 5:00 am

Many of us have heard the popular saying at some point in our life “Get rich or die trying”. Nowadays if you asked many homeowners or perspective...

Rediscover your marriage

Rediscover your marriage

Apr 27, 2013 / 5:00 am

What should I expect when I attend couples therapy? Will I be exposed as the problem person in my relationship? Will I be understood? What if the fighting gets...

Travel and stay healthy!

Travel and stay healthy!

Apr 11, 2013 / 5:00 am

Summer is around the corner, and if you’re planning on air-travel, here are a few tips to keep you feeling happy and refreshed when you arrive at your...

Rekindling romance

Rekindling romance

Mar 31, 2013 / 5:00 am

Christmas and Valentines Day are now well in the rear view mirror. But I am still a little astonished at having listened to merchants present themselves as...

Spring fashion inspirations

Spring fashion inspirations

Mar 13, 2013 / 7:00 am

I don't know about you, but I can't wait for spring to finally arrive. As far as I'm concerned, it can hurry its little toosh up! The grey sky this...

Speeches:  length matters!

Speeches: length matters!

Jan 30, 2013 / 5:00 am

On a cold wet day on March 4, 1841, William Henry Harrison was sworn in as the 9th President of the United States. Being a military man, he wore neither an...

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus

Jan 23, 2013 / 5:00 am

In 2009, your government gave you a present – the ability to save without any tax obligations. A TFSA (Tax-Free Savings Account) allows an individual, 18...

Vintage glam for the holidays

Vintage glam for the holidays

Dec 11, 2012 / 5:00 am

Do you struggle with how to put together that authentic vintage look? You love it in pictures, but you feel like it might not look quite right? Read on! The...

Your next breath

Your next breath

Dec 1, 2012 / 5:00 am

Do you or someone you know snore? Are you restless in your sleep? Do you wake up feeling not quite refreshed and ready to face your day with the energy...

Paper Lions rip through Kelowna

Paper Lions rip through Kelowna

Nov 17, 2012 / 5:00 am

Thursday night in Kelowna was a great evening for music. Between the regular O’Flannigans Jam Night with Riaz Virani, the legendary Toots & The...

Picture the Okanagan

Picture the Okanagan

Nov 7, 2012 / 5:00 am

My name is Mathieu Warnet-Pelletier, I’m 28 years old, born & raised in Rouyn-Noranda, which is located in Northern Quebec. I also lived in New...

The Big Flip

The Big Flip

Oct 24, 2012 / 5:00 am

Recently, I posted an article on my blog about the earth’s magnetic field (geomagnetic field) and how it protects us from incoming solar and cosmic...

An Enduring Power of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney

Oct 21, 2012 / 5:00 am

Having an Enduring Power of Attorney is an important part of estate planning. An Enduring Power of Attorney allows you to appoint someone to handle your...

Tasks for autumn

Oct 7, 2012 / 5:00 am

At the end of a long season of hot temperatures, the onset of autumn is a welcomed change. For me personally, I jumped for joy when I looked out my window and...

Okanagan Heritage Museum:  Part 2

Okanagan Heritage Museum: Part 2

Sep 30, 2012 / 5:00 am

To read Part 1 of this story, click here. We walked away from the Okanagan Heritage Museum on a hot August night, knowing we would...

Estate planning 101

Estate planning 101

Sep 21, 2012 / 5:00 am

Many people come into my office for a simple transaction, such as swearing an affidavit, and comment on the fact that I do estate planning. They immediately...

Ghosts of Kelowna's Museum

Ghosts of Kelowna's Museum

Sep 1, 2012 / 5:00 am

It felt like a typical day for Aylmer…waking up as dawn broke to start his day in the usual manner. He had a routine – simple but good – just...

Justice from beyond the grave

Justice from beyond the grave

Aug 19, 2012 / 5:00 am

Over the years thousands of people have gone through the doors of the building that houses the Kelowna Law Courts. Most weren’t aware that they were...

Art attracts the unseen

Art attracts the unseen

Jul 29, 2012 / 5:00 am

Erica (an alias) was the first of three earthbound spirits to come forward…but that’s how she is; bold, outspoken and expressive. She was quick to...

Protect your pet from heat stroke

Protect your pet from heat stroke

Jul 25, 2012 / 8:00 am

The summer is finally here. We all waited anxiously to get some of the famous Okanagan hot weather. So there, we’ve got it! People are very diligent...

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