Opinion

The other day I was on the internet and came across some fascinating stuff. One of the things that…

It may sound a bit cynical, but the old adage about residents only caring about the 50 feet on each side of their driveway bears some truth.

I just returned from a week’s vacation, but nobody outside of my colleagues knew I was gone.

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…

Local municipal councils seem, perhaps understandably, reluctant to get involved with dog parks…

By Janet Fowler Summer is here! After the challenging year and a half we’ve been through, we can…

All I wanted for Mother’s Day was an orange Muskoka chair made from recycled plastic. Orange,…

“Your appointment has been cancelled,” read the first email received after returning back to…

Declared stuck in the past and suffering from antiquated thinking, memories of a mentor years back came to mind.

Sometimes you just need someone to listen, to witness whatever cloud is hovering over your head and help you clear it out. Not solve or fix, or repair. Just listen. Bear witness. Then allow you to return the favour. The strongest friendships are rooted in trust.

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