It was bound to happen at some point, but we find ourselves dealing with a number of head-scratcher moments in recent weeks.
Opinion
Two books provide valuable insight on building stone
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Let’s get to it
Hey spring, thanks for showing up. You’re right on time. I have been anticipating your arrival…
Shop class
The announcement that Grade 9 and 10 students in Ontario will require one mandatory shop class is good news indeed.
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1908, 1953
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
FIT for life
My apologies to the lab technician at LifeLabs who will now have to process the specimen collection…
Open Mind: ‘You look pretty good for your age’
Age is one of the first things we notice about people. Do they appear young, or are they older? When we categorize people, whether young or old, based solely on age, it can lead to ageism.
Bill C-18 in the news
The Canadian government’s answer to displaced advertising revenue is to force Google and Facebook to give money to news organizations.
Church dissidents tried to smoke out minister
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Playing with fire
I’m not typically a jealous woman. I have no reason to be.
Avoiding the issue
Wellington County councillors made a perplexing decision at their Feb. 23 meeting when they voted down a proposal to hold a discussion on the possibility of moving the county seat to a location actually within the county.
Quarrelling Presbyterians of Fergus set new standards
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…