
- Horoscope June 26-July 2Heather Zais 4:00 am - 1882 views
- Use of hybrid mortgagesApril Dunn Jun 25 - 4325 views
- Catching morning magicKristin Peturson-Laprise Jun 25 - 4111 views
- Online streaming actTracy Gray Jun 24 - 3160 views
- Round lunar cratersKen Tapping Jun 24 - 5281 views
- Interference in investigation?Dan Albas Jun 23 - 4382 views
- Corporate volunteersKaren Knight Jun 23 - 1886 views
- Housing leadership neededAdam Wilson Jun 22 - 3027 views
- Forgiveness starts with usCorinne Crockett Jun 22 - 3447 views

What's in your future? This is your horoscope stop, with psychic Heather Zais.
Horoscope June 26-July 2 Jun 26, 2022
Horoscope June 19-25 Jun 19, 2022
Horoscope: June 12-18 Jun 12, 2022
Horoscope June 19-25 Jun 19, 2022
Horoscope: June 12-18 Jun 12, 2022

April Dunn has been assisting clients to purchase, refinance, or renew their mortgages for over 20 years.
Use of hybrid mortgages Jun 25, 2022
Alternative lender mortgages Jun 11, 2022
No payment mortgage May 28, 2022
Alternative lender mortgages Jun 11, 2022
No payment mortgage May 28, 2022

Happy Gourmand is about enjoying life and living in the moment, and sharing that joy to keep those good vibes going.
Catching morning magic Jun 25, 2022
Cooking with a skillet Jun 18, 2022
Edible sunshine Jun 11, 2022
Cooking with a skillet Jun 18, 2022
Edible sunshine Jun 11, 2022

MP Tracy Gray serving her constituents of Kelowna-Lake Country
Online streaming act Jun 24, 2022
High prices pack a punch Jun 10, 2022
The work of an MP May 27, 2022
High prices pack a punch Jun 10, 2022
The work of an MP May 27, 2022

Astronomer Ken Tapping shows you the sky and the stars.
Round lunar craters Jun 24, 2022
Advances in telescopes Jun 17, 2022
The future of astronomy Jun 10, 2022
Advances in telescopes Jun 17, 2022
The future of astronomy Jun 10, 2022

Dan Albas, MP for Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola, keeps us posted on what's going on in Ottawa.
Interference in investigation? Jun 23, 2022
Online censorship? Jun 16, 2022
Battling inflation Jun 9, 2022
Online censorship? Jun 16, 2022
Battling inflation Jun 9, 2022

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.
Corporate volunteers Jun 23, 2022
Helping volunteers cope Jun 16, 2022
Using 'AIDA' to recruit Jun 9, 2022
Helping volunteers cope Jun 16, 2022
Using 'AIDA' to recruit Jun 9, 2022

Columnist Adam Wilson takes a critical look at what's going on at City Hall.
Housing leadership needed Jun 22, 2022
EV charging stations May 24, 2022
Housing by the numbers Apr 5, 2022
EV charging stations May 24, 2022
Housing by the numbers Apr 5, 2022

Food for the mind and the heart, to encourage an awakening of the power and potential within everyone.
Forgiveness starts with us Jun 22, 2022
Living a full life Jun 15, 2022
Dealing with emotion Jun 8, 2022
Living a full life Jun 15, 2022
Dealing with emotion Jun 8, 2022

Renee Merrifield is the B.C. Liberal 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.
Museum money better spent Jun 21, 2022
Reducing gasoline taxes Jun 14, 2022
B.C. political discourse Jun 7, 2022
Reducing gasoline taxes Jun 14, 2022
B.C. political discourse Jun 7, 2022

A veteran columnist and traffic enforcement officer with the RCMP, Tim writes on all things traffic-related.
Left turn on a red light Jun 21, 2022
Rules of the road for cyclists Jun 14, 2022
Forced tailgating Jun 7, 2022
Rules of the road for cyclists Jun 14, 2022
Forced tailgating Jun 7, 2022

Mortgage professionals Laurie Baird and Tracy Head provide guidance for obtaining a mortgage, a new home, or planning a move.
Rising mortgage rates Jun 20, 2022
Mortgage purchase contracts Jun 6, 2022
Mortgage changes, helpers May 23, 2022
Mortgage purchase contracts Jun 6, 2022
Mortgage changes, helpers May 23, 2022

Certified financial planner Brett Millard translates complex investment, insurance and planning jargon into language everyone understands.
A better use for TFSAs Jun 20, 2022
Cost of rising interest rates Jun 13, 2022
Taxes done Jun 6, 2022
Cost of rising interest rates Jun 13, 2022
Taxes done Jun 6, 2022

Reen Rose shares strategies to help you find happiness.
Accepting your body Jun 19, 2022
Happiness is good for you Jun 12, 2022
Your amazing brain Jun 5, 2022
Happiness is good for you Jun 12, 2022
Your amazing brain Jun 5, 2022

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.
Stop counting calories Jun 18, 2022
Your body needs hydration Jun 4, 2022
Healthy trace minerals May 21, 2022
Your body needs hydration Jun 4, 2022
Healthy trace minerals May 21, 2022

With a well-deserved reputation as a real estate renegade, AJ Hazzi has been shaking up the Kelowna real estate scene since 2002.
Retirement rescue plan Jun 17, 2022
Speculating or investing? Feb 23, 2022
2021 predictions for city Dec 17, 2020
Speculating or investing? Feb 23, 2022
2021 predictions for city Dec 17, 2020

Allison Markin tastefully explores the wine, libations and food scene in the Okanagan, with thoughtful commentary and reviews of her favourite bottles.
Nostalgic fun and wines Jun 15, 2022
Summer fun in Okanagan Jun 1, 2022
Sustainable wine industry May 18, 2022
Summer fun in Okanagan Jun 1, 2022
Sustainable wine industry May 18, 2022

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.
Dangers of ticks to pets Jun 13, 2022
Magpie madness continues May 16, 2022
Magpie mania Apr 18, 2022
Magpie madness continues May 16, 2022
Magpie mania Apr 18, 2022

By The Ounce is written by veteran journalist David Wylie, keeping you in the know about the growing weed industry. Follow on social media: @okanaganz.
Sativa hot in the summer Jun 8, 2022
Eat, drink, and get high May 11, 2022
High-powered summit Apr 27, 2022
Eat, drink, and get high May 11, 2022
High-powered summit Apr 27, 2022

Welcome to Writer’s Bloc, a column for guest writers to share their experiences with our readers.

Bonnie Gratz is the Artistic Director of Kelowna's New Vintage Theatre, and offers us an exciting insider's view of local theatre.
Life is a cabaret May 29, 2022
Ready. Set. Fringe! Sep 16, 2021
Class of ‘87 on centre stage Jun 10, 2021
Ready. Set. Fringe! Sep 16, 2021
Class of ‘87 on centre stage Jun 10, 2021

Staggered attempts to make meaning and connections.
A narrow place May 20, 2022
Taking another look at faith Apr 19, 2022
The shifting season Mar 21, 2022
Taking another look at faith Apr 19, 2022
The shifting season Mar 21, 2022

Public speaking and presentations are skills that can be learned and one of the most successful ways is through Toastmasters.
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