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Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge

Charlie Hodge - HodgepodgeCharlie Hodge is a best-selling author, writer, current Kelowna City Councillor, and a Director on the Regional District of the Central Okanagan Board. He spent more than 25 years as a full-time newspaper journalist and has a diverse background in public relations, promotions, personal coaching, and strategic planning. A former managing editor, assistant editor, sports editor, entertainment editor, journalist, and photographer, Hodge also co-hosted a variety of radio talk shows and still writes a regular weekly newspaper column titled Hodge Podge, which he has crafted now for 41 years.

Charlie recently completed his third novel, Lost Souls of Lakewood – the History and Mystery of Blaylock’s Mansion, a riveting historical fiction factually based on a haunted mansion and acreage in the interior of British Columbia. His biography of Howie Meeker, titled Golly Gee It’s Me is a Canadian bestseller and his second book, Stop It There, Back It Up – 50 Years of the NHL garnered lots of attention from media and hockey fans alike. Charlie is currently working on a third hockey book, as well as a book of his memoirs and poems. His creative promotional skills and strategic planning have been utilized for many years in the Canadian music industry, provincial, national, and international environmental fields, and municipal, provincial, and federal politics. Charlie is a skilled facilitator, a dynamic motivational speaker, and an effective personal coach. His hobbies include gardening and fly fishing. Charlie shares his Okanagan home with wife Teresa and five spoiled cats.

Planning Christmas gifts part II

Planning Christmas gifts part II HodgePodge, By Charlie Hodge I admit to a past life of addiction and still carry a few to this day. Thankfully my...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Yet again another smattering of thoughts and issues

Yet again another smattering of thoughts and issues - hence a true HodgePodge column. It was touching to see such a large candlelight vigil turnout...

HodgePodge: Remembering Roy

HodgePodge: Remembering Roy HodgePodge by Charlie Hodge Sally says she expects a letter once a week. Mom has said nothing along those lines at all, but that’s...

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge – May 19, 2017

Hodge Podge by Charlie HodgeI continue to marvel at the unpredictable nature of life. Just when we figure we have it all sorted out,...

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge

If you are looking for something to do this weekend then consider popping into the open house hosted by Kelowna-Lake Country Conservative candidate Graeme...

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge

Thank you Kelowna residents who took the time to battle cold weather to exercise your right to vote.Wow, that was six hectic weeks that...
Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge - March 10, 2017

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge – The Best of for 2016

On a regular basis each year I run three columns: Charlie's Angels Christmas List, Podge's Tourist Guide of Where to (and not) to Go,...

New Dirt Road Opera CD rattles my bones with joy

New Dirt Road Opera CD rattles my bones with joy By Charlie Hodge. Perhaps it's my creeping age, or simply my total dedication to supporting local...
Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge

Hodge Podge by Charlie Hodge – Nov 3, 2016

It is easy sometimes to forget how fortunate our lives are. Sadly, it often takes another's tragedy to shake us into a harsh wake...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – I’m the luckiest person I know

Wow. I often prattle on how I’m the luckiest person I know - or that I am blessed. Saturday was/is proof. What a fabulous...