The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
High-cost hydro
The high cost of hydro continues to be the Achilles’ heel of Kathleen Wynne’s…
Unpatriotic
As has occurred time and time again, the contemporary generation looks askance at the younger,…
Just dance
When the band played one of my all-time favourite songs by the Rolling Stones, I just about lost my…
The great Puslinch Township bear hunt of 1853
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Gauge signals
Sometimes investors ignore the fact that the fundamentals supporting their position have…
Hope, faith, love
Hope. Faith. Sometimes it’s all we have. Elusive and fragile, these are also the strengths…
Garafraxa girl’s downfall made 1868 Toronto paper
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The tiebreaker
Communication is key to any relationship. To ensure the Carpenter and I remain connected, I like to…
A government assessment after one year in office
After one year there should be an assessment of the Prime Minister’s administration. It is…
Open, transparent combat mission?
Nearly two years ago, in January 2015, Justin Trudeau stood in the House of Commons as leader of…
Bare knuckles, pistols, lynching: Elora crime 150 years ago
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
An enduring register
A great number of investment “experts” deride gold. They cite the fact that it pays no…
The Christmas party dress
He’s not even 15 years old yet, but I know for a fact that my son will to grow up to be a…
Remembering them
Remembrance Week was two weeks ago in Ontario. We gathered with veterans and members of the Royal…