The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Dear Editor:
People often ask me where I get the inspiration for this column and I have one simple answer: I…
Ministry requirements for cottagers
Cash grab The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change (MOECC) is asking non-permanent residents…
Talk of the town in Drayton, Alma, Morefield in 1951
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Lightfoot, light heart
Tick another box of my Canada 150 bucket list. I got to see Gordon Lightfoot perform at the Elora…
Video recorded council meetings
Good step Puslinch is the latest municipality in Wellington County to move forward with video…
Elora has long tradition of choral, instrumental music
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Mom shorts
I don’t like shopping. I like it even less when the purchases aren’t for me, yet I am…
Former Erin school to be demolished
Out with the old … In a perfect world, important infrastructure like schools would last…
Digital speed radar signs
Not enough I am so glad that three government bodies could work together long enough to install…
Turning 50
Last weekend, the Carpenter celebrated his 50th birthday in grand style. And do you know why this…
Forgotten Irvinedale settlement known as county’s ‘Sodom’
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Shooting at Irvinedale marred tavern’s reputation
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Out there in the crowd
The barriers are up. The stages are being assembled. The grounds are starting to take shape, and by…
Citizens on patrol?
Tread carefully Erin residents are understandably upset over a recent rash of vandalism in their…