I’m ready You can tell election season is coming, because big promises are being announced by…
Opinion
Storms of 1890 devastated Wellington County
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Turning 50
Last weekend, the Carpenter celebrated his 50th birthday in grand style. And do you know why this…
Fergus train derailment broke up morning tea party
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Local anti-prohibitionists fought back in the 1920s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Russian athletes in the Olympics
Punishment too harsh? Russia is banned from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang,…
Regulation of energy drinks
Caffeine is a drug It may not be breaking news that young people shouldn’t over consume…
Arthur loaned $8,000 to start shoe factory in 1918
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
$6.7 million provincial deficit
Think about the future Ontario is swimming in debt. Not only do we as individuals have more debt…
Royal pain
I have no idea why I am so excited by a long weekend. It’s not like I have a cottage to go…
Canada Day
It’s no secret I’m not much of a planner, preferring to fly by the seat of my pants…
Ketchup conundrum
Price takes priority I’ll admit it. I have in the past purchased French’s ketchup…
Trifecta
The Carpenter spent all weekend cleaning out the garage. It’s the happiest I’ve seen…
Kitchen party
By now you know I dislike cooking, but you also know that I love music. All kinds of music. …
Death by acceleration, alcohol and apathy
Almost every time I watch the evening news, I see pictures of smashed cars, burned out …