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Columns
Municipal tax increases
Predictable, steady increases No one likes taxes, but no one likes having a pot hole-filled road,…
Student immunization records
School board right to suspend This year, over 1,300 county students have to prove they were…
Puslinch Lake: tourist site shrouded in myths, legends
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
E. coli testing at GRCA beaches
Invest in better testing Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health will no longer be testing Grand…
Remembrance Day
We will remember them Shortly before the country paused to celebrate our biggest holiday yet, our…
Shooting at Irvinedale marred tavern’s reputation
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Public Wi-Fi
Stay connected Centre Wellington is considering installing a wireless network in the downtown core…
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1876, 1951
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Potluck
I walked into the staff room at work last week to peruse the snack box, trying to persuade myself…
Boy toy
My boy toy croaked Saturday night. Flatlined. Done like dinner. I was heartbroken and more than a…
Dr. McQuibban a remarkable figure in Wellington
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Write on
They say if you do what you love in your career, it won’t feel like work. They are lying.…
Richard Boyle built 10 bridges in Nichol Township
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
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…