In recent months, the topic of “electoral reform” has dominated headlines. Electoral…
Columns
A great example
Some time ago this columnist called on Taoiseach, the office of the Irish prime minister, in…
High-cost hydro
The high cost of hydro continues to be the Achilles’ heel of Kathleen Wynne’s…
In the spirit of the season
Now that December has arrived we know that the days leading up to Christmas will carry the momentum…
The Syria question
Over recent months, the world has watched as tragedy unfolds in Syria. In the past few weeks, the…
It still means everything
Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, which means absolutely nothing in my marriage because we try…
What I want
Another March Break will come and go without a stamp in my passport, or a tan line on my pasty…
Leaf fan
There’s something you should know about me, but I warn you; it may alter your opinion of me…
Bird song
It’s 4:30 am and I am wide awake. The Carpenter just left for work. I lay in bed and listen…
Happy birthday
A dear friend asked me recently if I was happy. The question was out of the blue. Me being me, I…
Forgotten Irvinedale settlement known as county’s ‘Sodom’
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Shut the door
Look, before I even begin, let’s be clear: he would have died anyway. He was a goner long…
Art gallery
The Carpenter and I had trouble planning our 18th wedding anniversary. Lack of a budget, lack of…
Mount Forest woolen mill burned twice in a year
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fergus’ Beecher Parkhouse a memorable character
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…