Opinion

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

The arrival of a new year brings with it a sense of renewed possibilities. 

ONTARIO – It’s 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’s a good time to reflect on what’s been a busy 12 months in this new role. 

By all accounts 2025 will be a year of significant change.

Here we are again: a new year upon us and an uncertain world to navigate. 

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

As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you, I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit. (Zech. 9:11)

This Christmas, the gift that I’m most grateful for was not one wrapped and placed under the tree. Things didn’t make this holiday special for me; friends did. Kindness and inclusion are the acts that I will remember.

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.

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? 

Everything about being out in the world this time of year screams, “Be merry, be jolly.”