Columns

Glass half-full or half-empty? What if it doesn’t have to be so black and white? Well, according to the YouthTALK team, a youth-led mental health promotion and engagement program, with realistic optimism, it doesn’t have to be!

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

The Victoria Day long weekend is fundamental to our Canadian culture. It has been synonymous with fun since 1845, when the Canadian government decided we should celebrate Queen Victoria’s birthday on May 24. 

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Despite some smack-talk at the Fergus Lions Home and Leisure Show last week, I do know that you do not milk a cow by pumping its tail.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Now that my children are adults, I figured I might offer some generic advice on behalf of my fellow mothers of grown children, so we all have a clear sense of direction for Mother’s Day.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

You don’t know how much you appreciate something until it’s gone. Throughout the pandemic, I…

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Have you heard of home takeovers before?  For most people in the community, the term is unknown and new.  

I never should have picked it up. I never should have opened it. But I couldn’t resist. Surely this was a sign. It wanted my attention. Who was I to refuse?

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

Easter was always one of my favourite times as a child and I cherish those sentimental memories now, because as an adult, the Easter Bunny and his traditions are less adorable.