Vernon

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…

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 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…

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…

YO MAMA: Why is my toddler so obsessed with butter?
OPINION I have spent the past several months conducting a scientific study into the eating…

New owners take on popular downtown Vernon restaurant
A popular downtown Vernon restaurant recently changed hands and the new owners are already rolling…

iN PHOTOS: Moose family visits Vernon horse farm
A family of moose who moved into the woods beside a horse farm in Vernon…