October may be the best month of the whole year for a multitude of reasons, not the least of which…
Columns
New dog licensing in Erin
Smart pet owners You can track your steps with your watch. You can stream music and video from your…
Furniture big business in Elora under John C. Mundell
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fergus council had to mediate 1951 Beatty strike
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Receiving Belgian royals
Diplomatic faux pas Diplomacy is an art. At least that is how I interpret news about trade…
Erin’s worst fire burned out six businesses in 1913
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Privilege
When the Carpenter and I show up at the polls this week, we are bringing along a first-time voter.…
Uploading Hwy. 6 Connecting Link
An idea worth considering Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton is hoping that Wellington County…
Riverfest memories
If it is possible to have a happiness hangover, that’s me this week. Three nights and two…
Connon struggled to earn living then left for Europe
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Faith-based or fatally biased
In a speech delivered last July 23, John Tory, proposed government funding for faith-based schools.…
Looking on the bright side
During November, Diabetes Awareness Month, I pay extra attention to that illness. Consequently, I…
A grandpa remembers Christmas
When I was 9, Christmas week arrived with a mix of stampeding blizzards and silent nights when…
Continuing adventures of a humidifier
About eight years ago, I told the story of purchasing a humidifier from the local Home Hardware.…
The widening attack on free speech
Last month I wrote about free speech. Reaction to that column and a growing concern among fellow…