Perhaps this is old-fashioned, but in our household there is a clear division of work. It’s a…
Spilt popcorn
The sun shone brightly through the window as I awoke this past morning. The wind had taken a few…
Puslinch wildcatters looked for oil – or someone’s investment money
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Over enthusiam
One of the most surprising and puzzling economic trends is the unparalleled strength of the U.S.…
Batter up
The family that plays together, stays together. That was my theory and the inspiration behind my…
Support for Chong
Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong has announced that he’s seeking the leadership of…
May 24th
The 24th of May is the Queen’s birthday; if we don’t get a holiday, we’ll all run…
Milling – and its spinoff activities – were big business in the 1860s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The missing word
A multitude of experts are citing the steps that should be taken to improve our economy. Almost no…
One star at a time
“It was in Bobcaygeon, where I saw the constellations reveal themselves one star at a…
Time marches on
I can’t believe that the year is almost half gone! But the weather here at WestWind Farms has…
Railway passenger service waxed and waned over the 1900s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Shortchanged
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…