A great number of investment “experts” deride gold. They cite the fact that it pays no…
Columns
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…
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…