The farmer’s almanac warned us to “beware the November witch.” She was that…
Columns
Shop local
One of the great things about living in Wellington County is the collective of small towns and…
Polar bears and fish sticks
My favourite animal also happens to be my nickname: polar bear. I’m okay with that. Who…
The greatest risk
There are many threats that potentially could derail our economy, everything from weak commodity…
Flexible pricing
Most of us are aware that companies’ prices are flexible. Businesses very often charge…
Please bring back spring
On behalf of every grey sweater in my closet, every rolled up pair of wool socks and the spectrum…
A political tranquilizer
In the previous century John Maynard Keynes was widely followed as an expert in guiding an economy…
Over enthusiam
One of the most surprising and puzzling economic trends is the unparalleled strength of the U.S.…
Bonnie and Bell
Never before have I been so pleased with any animal than I have been with Bonnie and Bell, our two…
Happy non-campers
It turns out, I don’t like camping. I found this out the only way possible: I took my kids…
Digital pantomime
Contrary to the grandfather clock that once stood in the hall and talked to you by signifying each…
Fergus wrestled 25th International Plowing Match from Guelph
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Mount Forest firm shipped threshing machines west
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
A government assessment after one year in office
After one year there should be an assessment of the Prime Minister’s administration. It is…
Nestlé Waters’ proposed Middlebrook well
Water rights group makes waves As Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of…