Charlie Hodge

Charlie Hodge's annual Best-of column.

Hodge: Best of Kelowna, Charlie Hodge edition

Winners are based on my observations and the fact that I think they deserve the pat on the back

Charlie Hodge's annual Best-of column.
Columnist Charlie Hodge

Hodge: Bradley Nelms, I’ll never forget

For the next five minutes we rolled around in the muddy field next to school, swinging and grunting and strutting

Columnist Charlie Hodge
Charlie Hodge's column Hodge Podge runs weekly in the Capital News.

Hodge: Reflecting on the angels of 2016

"I cannot begin to list the amount of amazing love and caring she selflessly shares each day with me..."

Charlie Hodge's column Hodge Podge runs weekly in the Capital News.
Charlie Hodge

Hodge: Plenty of motivation to keep on keeping on

Charlie Hodge says overall 2016 was an interesting and wonderful year

Charlie Hodge
Charlie Hodge

Hodge: Christmas memories evolve into new traditions

She disappeared to, “go online and do a little looking around for Christmas ideas and sales.” I have only spotted her twice since then.

Charlie Hodge
Charlie Hodge

Hodge: The curse of winter brings joy to many of us

I love winter — even the curse of snow is a welcome seasonal delight.

Charlie Hodge
Charlie Hodge

Hodge: Homeowner faces recovery from West Kelowna house fire

We were reminded of our good fortune when our dear friend lost her home in a fire on Halloween.

Charlie Hodge
Charlie Hodge

Hodge: Change is way better than the alternative

Long-cherished memories have to suffice for literal walks down memory lanes.

Charlie Hodge

Hodge: Welcome to cameras being allowed in the courtroom

TV cameras were allowed into a Canadian courtroom for the first time Thursday to provide live coverage of a controversial murder trial.

Hodge: Cat’s lives reduced by one in Kelowna

The very second Bandit was airborne Tez realized her error. The suspected escaping Bandit was actually Scaredy Cat.

Hodge: Tourists be warned: Kelownians are a quirky bunch

There are also a few local quirks your relatives should be aware of before heading out unattended.

Hodge: Train brings annoying reality to holiday expedition

As is often the result, the journey became the destination…Life with a six-year-old is rarely dull.

Hodge: Kelowna boy appreciates Okanagan lifestyle

This is not the first (and likely not the last) time that I tell you just how lucky I am with my life.

Hodge: Great Canada Day; puzzling hockey Hall of Fame choice

Full points to event organizers, volunteers, and city workers for helping host a fabulous day of fun for all.

Gordie Howe

Hodge: Hockey legend was the epitome of a gentle giant

When he first stepped on the ice in the National Hockey League for the 1946-47 season, it was a much different league than today.

Gordie Howe

Hodge: Legend of Ali became bigger than his life

The butterfly may have stopped dancing, but no one will fully forget the sting of the bee.

Hodge: Happy Trump is not interested in hockey

Apparently, Trump couldn’t care less that the PGA is meant to be an international organization…

Hodge: Business closure marks loss of communal gathering spot

For two decades ‘Super Dave’ Stratton plied his trade of antique furniture restoration by day, camaraderie by night.

Hodge: Cycling fundraiser to help family with autistic child

Get your pencil out: There are great causes coming up to jot down on your calendar.

Hodge: Sharing is a mixed bag of sorrow and frustration

Kirk Hammill’s cheerful demeanor and lust for life helped create the wonderful energy of Jonathan Segal’s pub.