Skating outdoors on a frozen lake takes Michele Blais back to her Ontario childhood
Michele Blais remembers a Christmas long ago when she was widowed with young children, and a secret Santa made her boys' dreams come true
Yoga and meditation are powerful tools in the fight against stress and constantly being on the go
Parenting is one of the joys of life; Morning Star columnist Michele Blais looks back at her sons' childhood and ahead to the future
World Suicide Prevention Day is a chance to share awareness of mental health issues and help prevent suicide
Columnist Michele Blais reminisces about her school days and stresses the importance of learning.
Michele Blais shares the joys of life on the waterfront in the Okanagan
Michele Blais extolls the virtues of summertime in the North Okanagan
Canada is a great country made up of immigrants from around the world who came here to seek a better life, so let's welcome them
Michele Blais sings the praises of dads and the important role they play in a child's life
Columnist Michele Blais looks around her community and finds there is much to be thankful for, especially caring citizens
Mental health in children and youth is just as important as physical health and safety
If you don't have a will, there is no guarantee that your wishes will be honoured, with your estate or with what happens to your children
Vernon has lost a beloved member of the community; Michele Blais remembers him
An innovative new program spearheaded by local women will help non-profit groups throughout the North Okanagan
Children need to learn the consequences of their behaviour, about action and inaction
The arts, as well as sports, make a community a better place to live, and enriches all of a community's residents
Michele Blais looks back on cozy Christmas traditions, while keeping the memory alive of loved ones who have died
Michele Blais would like to see more gratitude and kindness around the world
Remembrance Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Michele Blais pays homage to the men and women who served, and to those who serve today
