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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…
Vernon woman in car crash glad her dogs were safely buckled in
Long-time Vernon resident Karen Cooper was hit by car a few days ago while driving…
This Vernon couple found a unique way to help the less fortunate
Vernon business owners Tracey Griffin and husband Jimmy Miller take their well-stocked pickup truck to…
YO MAMA: Letting the string out slowly
OPINION The sky was near black as the little kite climbed up, up, up. It…
Vernon RCMP looking for help to find missing woman
Vernon RCMP are looking for the public's help to find a missing 32-year-old woman. Natalie…
YO MAMA: Open letter to publisher of the most annoying book on my child’s shelf
OPINION Dear publisher of That Stupid Book (which is how I usually refer to this…
Vernon woman looking for strangers who helped in e-scooter, car accident
A Vernon woman is hoping to connect with a couple who came to her aid…
YO MAMA: Finding beauty in the little things
OPINION My two-year-old son barrels towards me with a rock in each hand. It’s a…
Vernon pizza maker bringing flavours from Montreal hometown
Vernon resident Brian Hooles is making Montreal-style pizzas using ingredients and flavours from his hometown…
YO MAMA: What happened when I took advice from a mom-blogger
OPINION It was one of those days. I needed something, anything, that would occupy my…
YO MAMA: Time management, according to toddlers
OPINION “Uh-oh!” my two-year-old exclaimed, pointing at a favourite book that had fallen apart. The…
YO MAMA: The lasting joy of well-loved toys
OPINION In the winter of 1962, a little girl saw a velveteen horse in the…
YO MAMA: I finally ditched the diaper bag
OPINION My two-year-old and I were getting ready to go to the store. Edit: I…
YO MAMA: Our family’s new seating arrangements, courtesy of my toddler
OPINION It was a Sunday evening and the in-laws were over. We were all sitting…
YO MAMA: The magical minds of toddlers
OPINION My two-year-old son traces his finger over the open book in his lap. He’s…
iN PHOTOS: Best, brightest captures of Vernon Winter Carnival
The city of Vernon is bustling as families take part in the Vernon Winter Carnival,…
YO MAMA: Putting it all in perspective
OPINION “Two more minutes, then it’s time to clean up!” Teacher Janet called. I always…