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Opinion
Worst winter in Wellington County was 1903-04
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Not quite a record
Despite hooking up the snowblower this past weekend in anticipation of the big storm of 2022, the snow still fell.
Eighty
Never grow up. Never take yourself too seriously. Never accept the judgements of others who seek to change who you are, and never stay with someone who hurts you.
Boost
I know almost everyone is mad at something or someone these days.
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1907, 1977
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
A gentle reminder
“The fire is taking off.”
Don’t downplay it
We’ve come full circle in the world of COVID-19 minimizing. The last month has featured some COVID deniers’ and downplayers’ greatest hits, notably their ever-changing stance on cases, hospital and ICU admissions, and deaths.
Flat as a pancake
Watching the premier’s press conference earlier on Monday was, in a word, deflating.
Fun But
Christmas already feels like a distant memory, but a good one all the same. My family came through with two interesting gifts for me: a “start” gift and a “stop” gift. Brilliant.
Insanity verdict in 1871 Eramosa homicide case
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
If it’s ‘not a coverup’ what is it?
A key moment in the provincial government’s press conference announcing the latest pandemic…
What lies ahead?
What lies ahead? It is tough predicting anything these days.
2022
Okay 2022, before we make this official, pull up a chair and let me fix you a good stiff drink.