By Darlene Wroe The holidays have been a challenge for a lot of people. With a major storm that whipped through Ontario and Quebec, travel problems and Christmas gatherings impacted, …

By Gordon Brock   For the writer of “The Christmas Column” during the traditional newspaper holiday break, it is a task with a longstanding tradition that carries with it a …

By Diane Johnston   I can’t be the only one who gets grumpy this time of the year. Carols that should inspire reflection are tired from over-use. Fruitcake, shortbread cookies …

By Diane Johnston   I can’t be the only one who gets grumpy this time of the year. Carols that should inspire reflection are tired from over-use. Fruitcake, shortbread cookies …

    The new year officially begins on January 1 but the end of the year, unofficially, really comes on December 25. Many have been celebrating the approach and anticipating …

    This is the season to bring joy and fun to all boys and girls, and also the time for families and friends to spend time together, basking in …

By Steven Larocque   People from Ontario typically say they’re a Canadian first and an Ontarian second. Are we the only province in the country that thinks and feels this …