The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Opinion
A gentle reminder
“The fire is taking off.”
Don’t downplay it
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.
Flat as a pancake
Watching the premier’s press conference earlier on Monday was, in a word, deflating.
Fun But
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.
Insanity verdict in 1871 Eramosa homicide case
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
If it’s ‘not a coverup’ what is it?
A key moment in the provincial government’s press conference announcing the latest pandemic…
What lies ahead?
What lies ahead? It is tough predicting anything these days.
2022
Okay 2022, before we make this official, pull up a chair and let me fix you a good stiff drink.
A small-town Christmas over a half century ago
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Enslaved in the mundane
Our western world is so invested in scientific knowledge it often ignores the profound and gets…
Silent night
We suspect there will be a time of quiet reflection on Christmas Eve this year.
Frozen dessert
Well, Santa, we’re nearing the big day and I can only speak for myself when I say, it’s going to be what it’s going to be and I haven’t got an ounce of energy left to care about what it isn’t going to be, so let’s get this holiday going and let the tinsel fall where it may.
