Almost all of us can remember using the local corner store for an item we suddenly discovered we…
Opinion
Fergus and Elora gained telephone service 130 years ago
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
A reality check
With tens of thousands refugees-immigrants coming to Canada this year concerns have been expressed…
A nightmare
As if the financial community were not already beset by all kinds of problems, just about the last…
End of the cycle
In previous decades, middle class North Americans were enthralled by automobiles to an extent…
Garafraxa girl’s downfall made 1868 Toronto paper
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The decline of civility
There has been such a pronounced decline in civility in recent years that it is now adversely…
Two infants killed in 1903 train wreck near Ponsonby
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Sunshine & time
I am happy to report that the Family Day weekend was a smashing success in my household. With its…
Happy medium
Have you ever had the supreme pleasure of watching a dog chase its own tail in circles, around and…
Ontario’s new OHIP+ proposal
A good start With last week’s “balanced” provincial budget, came a somewhat…
Hustonville founded, thrived, vanished in 20 years
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Dear Editor:
People often ask me where I get the inspiration for this column and I have one simple answer: I…
HMCS Fergus escorted Atlantic convoys in WWII
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
October
October may be the best month of the whole year for a multitude of reasons, not the least of which…