Opinion

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

A long-standing mystery for me has recently been solved. I understand why people love gardening. I get it now. I truly do. It’s so simple that I cannot believe I’ve missed it all this time, when the answers were growing around me all along. Gardening is its own reward.

The chance to get a haircut – at long last – was a welcome moment.

It has often been said a community newspaper is a reflection of the community it serves. Roles reversed this past weekend and the community reflected on its community newspaper.

As journalists, we are tasked with many vital responsibilities, perhaps none as important as calling out injustice on behalf of those who do not have a voice or those whose voices have for centuries been ignored - or maimed or killed into silence - by those in power.

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

The two most important men in my life are my father, Gary, and my husband, the Carpenter. These two men have a lot in common, despite being from different generations.

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

A few years back a human resources trainer held some workshops here with my managers on new techniques and strategies to make work a happier more productive place. Of course, all workplaces have their quirks, different personalities and goals.

June is Seniors Month across Canada and a good time to reflect on how we bring joy to our seniors…

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

Before there were memes and countless digital reflections, political cartoons were offered up as illustrations of life.

There will be no Pomp and Circumstance to lead the graduating class of 2020 across the stage, signifying their official graduate status.