I walked into the staff room at work last week to peruse the snack box, trying to persuade myself…
Mayor’s alternate at county council
Too many questions Starting Jan. 1, mayors will be able to send an alternate to attend county…
Mundell’s furniture factory began operation in 1851
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Magic tree
I think my Christmas tree is trying to tell me something. It’s just days before…
Christmas: home or away?
Home away from home Christmas is a time for family and friends – and delicious turkey dinner.…
Furniture big business in Elora under John C. Mundell
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Winner
One awesome holiday down and one epic holiday to go, and then the truth sets in: it’s all…
Employment at factory never reached pre-war levels
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Whack the mole
When my 2018 leather-bound agenda arrived in the mail, I felt like a child getting a brand-new…
Fires at Mundell factory marked end of an era
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The beacon
The Christmas tree is down and the ornaments and decorations are put away until next year, when…
Trudeau’s ethics violation
Lesser of two evils The conflict of interest and ethics commissioner’s ruling on Prime…
Poetry book reflects strong local literary heritage
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Alarm
When I was about five years-old, a small fire started in the electrical panel in the basement of my…
Regulation of energy drinks
Caffeine is a drug It may not be breaking news that young people shouldn’t over consume…