Wendy King

Wendy King writes about all kinds of things from nutrition to the job search from cats to clowns — anything and everything — from the ridiculous to the sublime. Watch for Wendy's column weekly. Follow Wendy on twitter @WendyKingNews or contact through our site.

Recent Work by Wendy

COLUMN: Cursed flat tire turns out to be blessing in disguise

Columnist says after having flat tire during road trip far away from home, she found solace in getting to spend more time with family

Jan 18, 2025 7:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Short of 'nuclear codes,' paying bills online has too many hang-ups

In this week's Everything King, Wendy wonders why companies make it so hard to pay bills, or even track down a phone number

Jan 11, 2025 5:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Hard-working holiday cheerleaders deserve applause

'Thank you to the ones who made the effort, sang the praises of others and encouraged those who were sad,' says columnist

Jan 1, 2025 11:00 AM Read more >

COLUMN: Guess who's been invited to Christmas dinner?

It may be a Christmas fantasy, but columnist drops a list of eight living people she'd like to host over the holidays

Dec 24, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Alzheimer's casts ugly spell over magic of Christmas

'It’s a very different grief when the one who is missing is still sitting right beside you but is just as gone,' laments columnist

Dec 22, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Sisters' road trip took the fast lane to annoyance

 If you are a nervous passenger, it does not help to make loud proclamations like 'my life is flashing before my eyes,' warns columnist

Dec 14, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Hwy. 11 shutdown a cautionary tale all should heed

Following recent heavy snowfall, columnist says it's vital to have an emergency kit and has some tips for what to include

Dec 3, 2024 1:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Taylor Swift evokes 'strong show of girl power'

'She’s out in the world spreading joy and good feelings, making fans happy and doing it in the flashiest of costumes,' says columnist

Dec 1, 2024 7:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Welcome to tinsel town! Don't hold back on Christmas decor

Columnist looks at decorating trends of 2024; 'things we likely called tacky at grandma’s house are now in high demand,' she writes

Nov 23, 2024 6:00 PM Read more >

COLUMN: Canadians aren't the ones who should be apologizing this time

Well, America has spoken, so in the aftermath of the U.S. presidential election, columnist has some tips for our neighbours who may want to move north

Nov 16, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >