In September, 1939, after Germany invaded Poland, Britain, which had an obligation under a treaty…
Columns
Many newspapers born and died in north Wellington
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Town of Fergus’ first brewery opened in 1867
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fergus’ Monkland Mills established in 1856
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Politicians becoming activists
To each their own It may be because I am a journalist, but it always surprises me when elected…
High-speed rail transit
I’m ready You can tell election season is coming, because big promises are being announced by…
Storms of 1890 devastated Wellington County
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Turning 50
Last weekend, the Carpenter celebrated his 50th birthday in grand style. And do you know why this…
Fergus train derailment broke up morning tea party
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Local anti-prohibitionists fought back in the 1920s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Russian athletes in the Olympics
Punishment too harsh? Russia is banned from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang,…
Regulation of energy drinks
Caffeine is a drug It may not be breaking news that young people shouldn’t over consume…
Arthur loaned $8,000 to start shoe factory in 1918
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
$6.7 million provincial deficit
Think about the future Ontario is swimming in debt. Not only do we as individuals have more debt…
Royal pain
I have no idea why I am so excited by a long weekend. It’s not like I have a cottage to go…