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THOMPSON: Special interests spending big money to influence U.S. midterms
OPINION Yesterday I had 76 emails from friends who are either running for Senate or…
YO MAMA: How your brain changes after you have a baby
I’m sitting in my office, working on this week’s column, but I’m also watching the…
JONESIE: Basran, City of Kelowna seek rewards for their shenanigans
OPINION LANGUAGE ADVISORY: Contains direct quotes from Mayor Colin Basran Whether it’s prime minister, premier…
THOMPSON: Forget Disney World, go to the Everglades when you visit Florida
OPINION On occasion, friends here – knowing I was born, raised and now spend Winters…
YO MAMA: Are you watching ‘The Monitor?’
So, I’m watching this super addictive new reality show called The Monitor. It’s about the…
THOMPSON: Biden was right to cancel student loans
OPINION “You can please some of the people all of the time, you can please…
YO MAMA: 10 reasons babies are actually very, very frightening
I’ll admit it, babies kind of scare me. At first glance they seem cute, small…
THOMPSON: A sincere apology is nothing to be ashamed of
OPINION Some people simply can’t come to terms with saying, “I’m sorry.” Back in the…
YO MAMA: What happens if you die?
I came downstairs, placed the baby monitor on the counter and put on the kettle.…
THOMPSON: Colorado River crisis symptom of climate emergency
OPINION The flight approach to runway 19 Right for the airport in Las Vegas takes…
YO MAMA: How having a baby changed my relationship with my dog
One afternoon when I was 23 years old, I went to look at a dog.…
JONESIE: Cheers to anyone attempting sobriety in wine country
OPINION For many and various reasons, none very serious, I decided to quit drinking for…
OPINION: Cold hands, small crowds: reflections from a weird world junior championship
EDMONTON – I’m not used to wearing a parka in August. It’s a necessity, though,…
THOMPSON: We’re not all in the same boat when it comes to climate change
OPINION Historically, when the rich and powerful in the U.S. lose an ocean-front home to…
YO MAMA: Letting baby lead the way
My son sloshes through knee-deep water, one hand holding mine, the other arm pointing out…
JONESIE: The solution to prolific offenders remains the same but for different reasons
OPINION The buzzword on the lips of many in government following the release of crime…
THOMPSON: The highly personal nature of pet peeves
OPINION Often it’s little things in life that drive us crazy. We all have pet…
YO MAMA: Toddler vs. Cellphone
My one-year-old son had just found my cell phone in the bathroom drawer where I’d…
THOMPSON: No sugar-coating contempt for Trump and his supporters
OPINION An opinion columnist for The New York Times – Bret Stephens – recently wrote…
YO MAMA: How simple mail deliveries brought our family joy over the pandemic
Every parent has a box story. A tale of childish delight and imagination inspired by…
JONESIE: Just how far will City of Kelowna go to boost Basran?
OPINION It’s never good when you get scooped on a column by a prospective politician…
THOMPSON: Canada outranks US on latest Social Progress Index
OPINION I’ve got more good news than bad news about the latest Social Progress Index…
YO MAMA: My toddler makes me feel like a customer service agent
The other night, my one-year-old son lost his mind because I wouldn’t give him the…
THOMPSON: Spending quality time with aging parents worth every minute
OPINION We’ve all made decisions we regret. I’ve had my share, but spending time with…