It shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone, but I am a big fan of entrepreneurs.
Columns
Police raided Elora, Guelph slot machine operations in 1931
No political issue in recent memory has aroused as much controversy as the decision of Centre Wellington to allow slot machines at a proposed racetrack adjoining Elora.
Birthdays
We’re just days away from the Carpenter’s birthday and I’ve been thinking of creative gifts for him because, in an unprecedented move, this year my husband outdid himself on my birthday.
A cool idea
As we swelter through a steamy, at times viciously hot, segment of summer here in Wellington…
Peel, Maryborough and Drayton news from 1903, 1928
Peel and Maryborough farmers began to cut their hay in late June under blue skies.
Community development
Last week I attended a Centre Wellington public meeting that hit close to the heart.
Time
There are two important lessons I’ve learned about friendship.
The future is now
This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of the first summer youth production staged by the Grey Wellington Theatre Guild (GWTG).
The Evelyn building once served as liquor, appliance store
Main street buildings are both intriguing and frustrating subjects of historical research.
Summer edition
It’s here! The summer edition of Business Leader is hot off the press and it’s chock-full of…
Weekend
My perfect weekend requires culture, sports, friend time, family time, and the always valuable…
Elora firemen hosted huge convention in 1934
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Holy smokes, is that ugly
Everyone has an opinion and that certainly shows up in conversations relating to development and architecture.
Thriving businesses
As we’ve been working towards completing one Business Leader magazine and collecting story ideas…
Graduate
She crossed the stage with a posture and pace that said everything I needed to know, sitting near…