Grave mistake Before even taking office, Doug Ford has shown what kind of leader he will be: an…
Speculators once owned Nichol, Pilkington townships
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Canada Day
It’s no secret I’m not much of a planner, preferring to fly by the seat of my pants…
Cannabis legalization coming Oct. 17
Take all the time you need On Oct. 17, recreational marijuana will be legal. Why that particular…
Letter of 1834 illustrates tough early times for pioneers
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Political campaign texts
Tread carefully Before the provincial election on June 7, I received two text messages, one from an…
Heat wave
One great thing about hospitals: they’re air conditioned. So, when I spent a few hours in an…
Buried gold, oil strikes: tall tales of Elora’s murky past
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The four Rs
It was too hot to sit on the concrete patio. The back of the house was melting in the summer sun…
Uploading Hwy. 6 Connecting Link
An idea worth considering Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton is hoping that Wellington County…
Barnstorming pilot’s career ended at 1939 Clifford fair
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Kindness exists
The simplest gestures of kindness can change someone’s day and it costs us nothing.…
Organic waste pick up in Wellington
Take the initiative Before the election, the Liberal government announced it would try to curb…
Major highways in Ontario were once toll roads
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Texting grandpa
I am very fortunate to have both my parents in my life and honestly, I’m not sure how the…