The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Opinion
New Year鈥檚 resolutions: a double-edged sword and a lesson on kindness
The arrival of a new year brings with it a sense of renewed possibilities.聽
The time is now
By all accounts 2025 will be a year of significant change.
OPINION: OFA is building relationships to get results
ONTARIO 鈥 It鈥檚 been a year since I was chosen to lead the Ontario Federation of Agriculture as its president, and as we prepare for our annual general meeting next week, it鈥檚 a good time to reflect on what鈥檚 been a busy 12 months in this new role.聽
2025
Here we are again: a new year upon us and an uncertain world to navigate.聽
Religious revivalists have visited 色控传媒County
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Reflections
As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit. (Zech. 9:11)
Celebrating a late 19th century Christmas
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Cookies
This Christmas, the gift that I鈥檓 most grateful for was not one wrapped and placed under the tree. Things didn鈥檛 make this holiday special for me; friends did. Kindness and inclusion are the acts that I will remember.
Big challenges ahead
Even with all the turmoil in Ottawa and ruminations from the U.S. president-elect about tariffs and adding Canada as the 51st state, we are lucky to be Canadians.
Snow pants
Dear Santa, I think we need to talk about what happened last Christmas. As you know, there was no Toyota 4Runner in my driveway on Christmas morning. I thought we had an understanding?聽
Open Mind: 鈥楾is the season to be jolly?
Everything about being out in the world this time of year screams, 鈥淏e merry, be jolly.鈥澛