The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Opinion
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. …
Maryborough man jailed after 1892 shooting
Last week’s column described the events surrounding a shooting in Maryborough on Apr. 16,…
Fall is here
Fall is here, and though winter is well on its way, I like fall. It is a season that has always…
Having a ball
This past week or so I have been having a ball. It has been a fun time for me from start to finish.…
Phylosofy
Aided by the humour added periodically to my chuckle bucket, through idle hours and the magic of…