Keep it harmless As the school year comes to an end for Wellington County high school students (no…
Columns
Elora has long tradition of choral, instrumental music
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
1905 cookbook an imperfect glimpse of eating habits
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Eighteen
There are parents who threaten to embarrass their children when they bring home their first serious…
Holiday humiliation
The following events are based on a true story. Names have been changed to protect the fool who may…
The beacon
The Christmas tree is down and the ornaments and decorations are put away until next year, when…
Jury selection process changes
Review aged justice tool With the recent outcome of a high-profile case in Saskatchewan, Justice…
Funny bunny
I have the craziest dreams. My head on the pillow is my entryway into a virtual reality influenced…
Oldtimers claim Elora town crier could be heard in Fergus
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
A lost landmark of Fergus: the Groves Block
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…
Joni lessons
I drove through my hometown recently and nothing was familiar. All the farm fields and old…
Thomas Connon first honoured for library, temperance work
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
A Financial Explosion
The odds have shifted nowadays toward a more bearish endgame. What has happened is a…
Irrational voters
After some recent elections, it appears that our politicians think that voters are irrational. From…