The high cost of hydro continues to be the Achilles’ heel of Kathleen Wynne’s…
Opinion
In the spirit of the season
Now that December has arrived we know that the days leading up to Christmas will carry the momentum…
The Syria question
Over recent months, the world has watched as tragedy unfolds in Syria. In the past few weeks, the…
It still means everything
Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, which means absolutely nothing in my marriage because we try…
What I want
Another March Break will come and go without a stamp in my passport, or a tan line on my pasty…
Leaf fan
There’s something you should know about me, but I warn you; it may alter your opinion of me…
Bird song
It’s 4:30 am and I am wide awake. The Carpenter just left for work. I lay in bed and listen…
Happy birthday
A dear friend asked me recently if I was happy. The question was out of the blue. Me being me, I…
Forgotten Irvinedale settlement known as county’s ‘Sodom’
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Public Wi-Fi
Stay connected Centre Wellington is considering installing a wireless network in the downtown core…
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1876, 1951
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Potluck
I walked into the staff room at work last week to peruse the snack box, trying to persuade myself…
Boy toy
My boy toy croaked Saturday night. Flatlined. Done like dinner. I was heartbroken and more than a…
Dr. McQuibban a remarkable figure in Wellington
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Write on
They say if you do what you love in your career, it won’t feel like work. They are lying.…