Opinion

It seems silly to be writing a column on national affairs a week after all of Canada’s problems were seemingly resolved in one fell swoop. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has, after all, announced his intention to step down.

The drama unfolding in downtown Elora is a phenomenon playing out in tourist hot spots around the globe.

ONTARIO – Another Ontario winter is in full swing and with that comes a wide range of winter sports that take people outside. A popular activity is snowmobiling – and Ontario is home to one of the largest interconnected snowmobiling trail systems anywhere.

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

I was only trying to help; I just happened to marry a man who does not want my help at the times when I genuinely feel I would be most helpful to him. That’s what makes our life together so much fun. Ask him, he’ll tell you. 

There was a time not long ago that logic factored into decisions surrounding infrastructure.

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. 

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

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. 

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…