One by one the independent stock investment firms are disappearing. This trend has been going…
Parenting lessons
In honour of Father’s Day, I have drafted a brief essay: “Things the Carpenter taught…
Assisted dying
Over the last number of months, I have listened to feedback from many residents across Wellington…
The rains came
I sometimes think that WestWind Farms has a guardian angel. The night following the last of…
Barnum’s Circus featured ‘Jumbo’ the elephant in 1885 Guelph show
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Unsustainable
Almost all of us can remember using the local corner store for an item we suddenly discovered we…
Growing up
Despite the fact that I only graduated like 10 years ago (what? It could be true), I am suddenly…
Bonnie and Bell
Never before have I been so pleased with any animal than I have been with Bonnie and Bell, our two…
Drill shed was Elora’s own ‘theatre on the Grand’ prior to LCBO store
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Without shame
When companies in the private sector act irresponsibly not only is that unfair to the companies…
Happy Canada Day
On July 1, we celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday, our proud history and heritage, our people,…
July, baby
Welcome to the best month in the calendar year. I’d like to point out that two incredible…
Nature’s best
“There’s a bluebird on my windowsill, there’s a rainbow in the sky.” So go…
Stealing jobs
As technology advances at lightning speed, many worry that it will entail the loss of jobs. …
This Little Piggy
This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home. This little piggy had roast beef,…