An east wind brought along some cooler temperatures this weekend, but with it came a haze in the sky caused by forest fires in Quebec.
Opinion
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1958, 1983
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Cans
When I got home Saturday night from the Meadows Music Festival in Fergus, I reeked of beer, vodka coolers, pop and whatever substances floated through the air, though I did not actually consume any of it.
Fist fights, mob justice, other crime common in 1860s Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
How to grow a beard
It would be around this time of year the chicks were ready for pickup at Bonnie’s Hatchery in downtown Elmira. Driving past the other day we were reminded of a visit more than 40 years ago.
Number 92
I feel it is my civic duty to tell you that if you live in Wellington County and are not a card-carrying member of your local library, you’re missing out on some seriously good stuff.
Editor Acton Burrows influenced Wellington – and Canada
The name means nothing to the majority of people today, in Wellington County or elsewhere in Ontario.
Ribbit
It turns out country life suits me quite nicely. I am communing with nature every day. It makes me…
Wide world of sports
With kids on the ice for spring hockey and parents enjoying a beverage in the viewing area, somebody cranked up the volume on one of numerous televisions.
Misery loves company
When Warden Lennox catches up with the Western Ontario Warden’s Caucus, we suspect he will find…
Victoria
The first long weekend of nice weather (fingers crossed) is finally upon us. For this, we must…