The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Columns
Support for Chong
Wellington-Halton Hills MP Michael Chong has announced that he’s seeking the leadership of…
Without shame
When companies in the private sector act irresponsibly not only is that unfair to the companies…
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…
Picture magazine featured gorge illustrations in 1882
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Inevitable
U.S. President Harry Truman said, mockingly of economists, that he wanted one-arm economists as he…
An enduring register
A great number of investment “experts” deride gold. They cite the fact that it pays no…
Welcome, Santa
Santa baby, a word of caution on Christmas Eve: a real family lives in this house, and thus, I make…
Kevin O’Leary enters leadership race
Leery about O’Leary As if the Conservative Party leadership race couldn’t get crazier,…
The puck drops
Another hockey season has come to an end for the Bantam hockey player in our house. This means the…
Courage
The Wizard of Oz is a classic tale about a cast of characters whose journey for answers teaches…
Uber transit in small communities
Uber excited Innisfil, Ontario is the first Canadian municipality to launch an Uber partnership for…
Senior (high school) pranks
Keep it harmless As the school year comes to an end for Wellington County high school students (no…
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…