Columns

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

No offense, January, but in my humble opinion, you really sucked.

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

I was seven years old the first time I heard the album Bat Out of Hell, performed by the recently departed artist known as Meat Loaf.

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

I sit on the Suicide Awareness Council of Wellington Dufferin.

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

Never grow up. Never take yourself too seriously. Never accept the judgements of others who seek to change who you are, and never stay with someone who hurts you.

I know almost everyone is mad at something or someone these days.

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

We’ve come full circle in the world of COVID-19 minimizing. The last month has featured some COVID deniers’ and downplayers’ greatest hits, notably their ever-changing stance on cases, hospital and ICU admissions, and deaths.

Christmas already feels like a distant memory, but a good one all the same. My family came through with two interesting gifts for me: a “start” gift and a “stop” gift. Brilliant.

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

Okay 2022, before we make this official, pull up a chair and let me fix you a good stiff drink.

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