The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Columns
Hope, faith, love
Hope. Faith. Sometimes it’s all we have. Elusive and fragile, these are also the strengths…
Celebrating the Christmas season in Mapleton
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Casablanca
“Here’s looking at you, kid,” he said, emphasis on the kid. And I swooned. He…
New Fergus hospital well supported by communities
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fire strikes Monkland Mills in Fergus – again
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Chip trucks
It is my personal opinion that the best word pairings in the English language are “chip…
Raising Ontario’s minimum wage
Economic reality The Ontario government is raising the minimum wage to $15. Workers rejoice;…
Travelling by automobile in Ontario, 1919 style
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Pause summer
Somebody please push pause. Hit the button. There is still time. I’m not ready for summer to…
Temperance workers in Elora never gave up
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fortune cookie
This column is a tad risqué. It is intended for mature audiences, (though the story is about…
Christmas: home or away?
Home away from home Christmas is a time for family and friends – and delicious turkey dinner.…
Political campaign debts
Pay it back yourself Seems like Kevin O’Leary, the self-proclaimed “Mr.…
Parenting 101
It was just another weeknight family dinner, all of us gathered around the dining table, eating our…