The Scout
Local notes for Greater Vancouver parents
Camp guides, neighbourhood finds, provider stories, and the occasional hot take — written for parents who actually live here.
Hot TakesWhat $10 a Day Daycare Is Really Like, From a North Vancouver Parent Who Got In
All three of my kids have been in a $10 a day daycare in North Vancouver since 2021. Here is what the program actually saved us, how hard it was to get a spot, and the honest advice I wish someone had given me.
Jul 206 min read0
Hot TakesThe Bridges Will Betray You: Keep Your Kid's Activities on the North Shore
A few times a year both bridges jam at once and the whole North Shore grinds to a halt. If your kid's program is across the water when it happens, you have a problem. Here's the case for staying local.
Jun 43 min read0