On Aug. 1, we again recognized Emancipation Day in Ontario. On this day in 1834, slavery was…
Columns
Reverse psychology
Life is full of choices. Gratitude is one of them. This got me thinking that perhaps this…
Gauge signals
Sometimes investors ignore the fact that the fundamentals supporting their position have…
Reflecting on 2016
With Christmas quickly approaching, it’s a good time to reflect on the past year as we look…
The flu shot
Fight back, get the shot It’s flu season, and it’s expected to be the nastiest…
Rental fees for community groups
Don’t waive – discount Councils should not waive fees for service clubs and…
Oatmeal brings good times to Monkland Mills
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Guelph purchased Puslinch Lake property in 1903
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Bottle it
When things in my life are going really well, as if a spell of joy has been cast on me, I imagine…
Electric vehicle charging stations
Attracted to electric Move aside gasoline-powered internal combustion engines! Hello to the smooth…
Housing density intensification
Curb urban sprawl In my fourth year of university, I took a class about cities. I didn’t get…
NFL players ‘taking a knee’
Protests not new I’m not sure if unemployed NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick knew what he was…
A sorry tale of drunkenness at the Commercial Hotel
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…
Fandom
Super Bowl Sunday is upon us and while I couldn’t care less about NFL football, I will…