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YO MAMA: Cherry pit terror
OPINION The cherry tree was just a short walk from our campsite. It was early…
YO MAMA: Embracing the moments that challenge us most
OPINION Shortly after my son was born, my mother sent me a birthday card featuring…
Pawsitive outcome for dumped dog rescued in Vernon
A dog rescued by a Vernon resident after two weeks on the run is now…
Vernon resident rescues a dumped dog on the run for two weeks
A Vernon woman was finally able to get a stray dog that had been running…
Vernon pastry chefs lure in long lineups for fresh baked treats
A farm-to-table bakery was the centre of attention at a local Peachland market a few…
YO MAMA: A recipe for patience, self-discipline and the joy of sharing
OPINION Of all the advice I absorbed from parenting books, a recipe turned out to…
Serious assault in Vernon’s Polson Park
A person assaulted in Vernon’s Polson Park last night was rushed to hospital in serious…
Vernon man hit in face with tire iron during confrontation with teens
A Vernon man is recovering from a vicious attack last month that left him with…
YO MAMA: If toddlers did stand up comedy
OPINION The scene: 12:30 p.m. on our way home from an energetic playgroup. Danger zone…
Burn victim found in downtown Vernon park dies in hospital
A person who was burned at a downtown Vernon park last week died in hospital…
YO MAMA: A toddler’s old school music experience
OPINION Music has always been a big part of my life. In my teens, I…
YO MAMA: Family bonding over dog poop
OPINION We assembled at the maple tree at the furthest corner of our backyard where…
Vernon man reviewing every eatery in the city in memory of late wife
A Vernon man is on a mission to review every single restaurant, cafe and eatery…
YO MAMA: True facts about gardening with a toddler
OPINION 1. All your toddler wants to do is play with dirt… until you actually…
Vernon dog obsessed with swimming becomes TikTok star
Every night at 7 p.m. Vernon resident Lisa Mazurek streams video on TikTok of her…
YO MAMA: Hey baby, stop listening
OPINION My partner and I have gotten really good at spelling words out loud ever…
UPDATE: Wildfire in Silver Star foothills above Vernon extinguished
Fire crews have extinguished a wildfire in the Silver Star foothills above Vernon. A plume of…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located
UPDATE: May 17, 2023 RCMP say a missing 29-year-year old Vernon woman has been located…
YO MAMA: Letting go: From motorcycle to baby stroller
OPINION In the spring of 2020, amidst a global pandemic and a canceled vacation, I…
BREAKING: Wildfire burning in Kal Lake Park near Vernon
There’s a wildfire burning in Kalamalka Lake Provincial Park. Five members of B.C. Wildfire Service…
UPDATE: Missing Vernon woman located
UPDATE: May 9, 2023 RCMP say a missing 30-year-old Vernon woman has been located, and…
My Big Fat Greek food truck serving up authentic food in Okanagan
A food truck serving Greek food just opened in Vernon and is getting a big…
YO MAMA: A toddler’s simple pleasures
OPINION One evening in the same bedroom where every evening is spent, a toddler knocks…
Canada goose found in Vernon stuck with a hunting arrow
A Canada goose was found with a hunting arrow embedded in its body near the…