The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Opinion
Unresolved
Regular readers of this column (a group rumored to rival in size and influence the Ontario Liberal…
New year, new decade, new outlook
2020 represents another decade and a next chance at “better”. Eventually it will serve as…
Booked
Now that Christmas is all wrapped up, I am giving myself one final gift: an official “snuggle up…
Wishes
It’s a little late, but here I am at the midnight hour, with my Christmas wish list in hand. I am…
We all have choices
Regardless of age, wealth, culture or personal circumstance, we all have choices when it comes to dealing with others.
Fergus voted for electric streetcars in 1911
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Converted carols
Readers often tell me they look forward each year to my annual offering of politically-oriented…
Evergreen
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.
Christmas hopes
The festive spirit of Christmas will soon descend in earnest.
Looking back at the Christmas season of 110 years ago
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Climate not-to-do list
In the wake of an auditor general’s report stating the provincial government’s climate plan…
CBC needs to let it go
Earlier this week Ontario’s first female premier was honoured at Queen’s Park when her official portrait was unveiled.
College
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?
Nexans celebrates significant safety milestone
I spend a lot of time writing about small businesses, but I would be remiss if I didn’t also…