Opinion General
THOMPSON: Is inflation whipping us? I did some ‘research’
OPINION Recently, I undertook an in-depth research project to determine scientifically what has happened to…
YO MAMA: Family bonding over dog poop
OPINION We assembled at the maple tree at the furthest corner of our backyard where…
THOMPSON: Umpiring American’s pastime in Canada
OPINION My eyes focused on the bag, watching for the very instant when his foot…
THOMPSON: Women bravely served their countries in the Second World War
OPINION More than 1,300 movies tell stories of the Second World War. Some are factual…
YO MAMA: True facts about gardening with a toddler
OPINION 1. All your toddler wants to do is play with dirt… until you actually…
JONESIE: The Ballad of Billie-Jo Bennett and other Kelowna stories
OPINION Now and again there comes a story that perfectly encapsulates a time and place.…
THOMPSON: Republicans find themselves on the wrong side again
OPINION In Iowa – America’s so-called heartland – Republican politicians made a heartless choice when…
YO MAMA: Hey baby, stop listening
OPINION My partner and I have gotten really good at spelling words out loud ever…
THOMPSON: There’s still time to get your spring-cleaning on
OPINION There are two kinds of people in this world, people who like a clean…
YO MAMA: Letting go: From motorcycle to baby stroller
OPINION In the spring of 2020, amidst a global pandemic and a canceled vacation, I…
THOMPSON: Why Canada feels safer than the US
OPINION There are lies…and then there are lies. A little white lie…“I’ll be ready in…
THOMPSON: My love-hate relationship with Arizona
OPINION I’ve always had a love-hate relationship with Arizona. Much like Florida – where natural…
LETTER: Where did the Four Pillars go in B.C.?
OPINION To the Editor: Our communities are being ripped apart from the inside out. Across…
YO MAMA: A toddler’s simple pleasures
OPINION One evening in the same bedroom where every evening is spent, a toddler knocks…
THOMPSON: Republicans have become an enemy of freedom and democracy
OPINION Many Americans have been wrestling with the question, “Why are we so divided?” It…