Discombobulated is a good word. I like it. It describes me quite well in the days following…
Opinion
Pizzagate? Seriously?
Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer is taking time out from calling for Prime…
Elora Rifles called to fight invasion that never happened
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Quite a time
After pondering current events it became difficult to come up with a time more curious as it…
Gala
Once a year the Carpenter and I get dressed up fancy and go out. Together. In public. Our annual…
OPEN MIND: Home – at last!
The long cold winter, with it’s dark evening sky, seems endless … you have finally come to the…
Home guard formed in Fergus to defend against rebellion
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Snow daze
Most people enjoy snow days like the one we had this week (and the week before, and the week before…
It too passed
Sunday night residents of Wellington and neighbouring counties got a taste of winter that hasn’t…
Provincial judge had no sympathy for Fred Sturdy
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Windshield
Writer’s block is real. My current life is uneventful. The Carpenter hasn’t provided any…
Behind the scenes
We’ve repeatedly stated that journalism can be a thankless job. Complaints far outnumber…
That’s a wrap
As mentioned last week, it’s always sad when a business closes in a small town. One area of…
New wrinkles emerged in bizarre 1877 abduction case
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
OPINION: Changing attitudes key to winning battle against sex trafficking
GUELPH – Since October, 2017, when the last provincial government earmarked approximately…