When companies in the private sector act irresponsibly not only is that unfair to the companies…
Columns
Ontario had to build roads in counties to offer uniform service
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Riverfest
It’s finally here. Riverfest Elora takes place this weekend and my inner band groupie…
Healing Heidi
It’s probably not the Monday morning text message the Carpenter was expecting when he checked…
Seventeen
My lucky number is seventeen. I am hoping this continues as this weekend the Carpenter and I…
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…
Santa Claus first spotted in village of Elora in 1870s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Slay the dragon
Mental health has been a popular topic this week with the Bell Let’s Talk campaign. Talk is…
Housing developments in rural areas
Let there be growth A 60-home development set to be built in the hamlet of Ospringe (in Erin)…
NHL players barred from Olympics
NHL passes ‘puck’ on Olympics The NHL has said no thanks to having its players…
Lack of railway siding frustrated Fergus’ James Gow
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
24 hours
That’s how much time I had to myself: 24 hours. All alone in a lovely hotel suite, with a…
Video recorded council meetings
Good step Puslinch is the latest municipality in Wellington County to move forward with video…
Hello, routine
Oh routine, how I have missed you and your scheduled ways. You have arrived in the nick of…
Prohibition began in Wellington County in 1885
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…