Columns

The evolution of my Christmas spirit this holiday season is best described using the metaphor of a Christmas tree. You should probably sit down for this one. This could get weird.

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

In the wake of an auditor general’s report stating the provincial government’s climate plan…

Soon we will gather around the dinner table with family for holiday celebrations and, if you’ve got teenagers, your relatives are going to ask them the same question that you dreaded when you were 17: what are you going to do after high school?

I spend a lot of time writing about small businesses, but I would be remiss if I didn’t also…

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

Mapleton council appears to have turned back the clock in its method of handling requests from community groups to waive rental fees on township facilities.

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

It’s finally open! After what has seemed like years of construction and ripped up roads and…

I admire people who share photos of their perfectly decorated Christmas trees on social media.

For many the holidays bring images of family, friends and festivities.

Climate change: man-made and impactable? Natural and inevitable? Fake news? Who to believe?

I was feeling a little under the weather this weekend so, I did something I need to do more. I took Me time.

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

Once again it is time to start thinking about recognizing local youths for the work they do in their community.