Well, it … has … happened. Guelph recently “won” the cannabis store lottery. But…
Columns
September
It’s as if August knows that September is right behind it, so it hurries out of the way.
Orange
The perfect end to a perfect summer is happening for me right now, as you’re reading these words.…
Pearle development
This week’s Advertiser features a number of articles about the Pearle Hospitality condo…
Fergus doctors developed anemia cure in 1927
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Elora residents staged village’s Old Home Week in 1920
A few weeks ago, Marjorie Durnford and Elsie Dickieson dropped by with a most interesting photograph.
Dance
I have never been so grateful for back and muscle pain relievers as I was this weekend. No regrets. I can honestly say I enjoyed Riverfest Elora to the fullest of my personal capacity, if also to the detriment of my knee caps.
Plowing on
As more and more of our entertainment and social activity moves online and indoors, it’s great to see long-time rural traditions such as local fairs and plowing matches remain popular.
Electrical storm of 1896 was worst in county’s history
May 25 is early for a big thunderstorm, but the spring of 1896 was an unusual one all over eastern North America.
Open Mind: Power off and play
Problems associated with screen time are on the rise.
Contributions
Danby’s Jim Estill is at it again. The Guelph-Eramosa innovator and philanthropist who received the Order of Canada earlier this year is once again up for a prestigious award.
Riverfest Elora
It’s finally here, my favourite event of summer: Riverfest Elora.
Village’s quarry created by Elora White Lime Co.
For over half a century the Elora quarry has been a local landmark and the area’s most popular swimming spot.
August
Without question, this has been one of my best summers in recent memory and I haven’t even had my week of vacation yet (three weeks and counting).
Close to home
Prime holiday season arrived in this part of the world over the past few weeks and while the…