It was an overcast day in the city of Copenhagen when the guided tour announced a statue to the right of our bus.
Opinion
Eramosa Twp. train wreck claimed three lives in 1907
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Time to drop the ‘neutrality’ act
Try as they might to remain committed to their talking points about a petition seeking…
Important work
Last Friday we learned that, for the fifth year in a row, the Advertiser was named the top community newspaper in its circulation class in Ontario.
Night in
Like many of you, the Carpenter and I have an adult child that lives with us – for many reasons, all of which we are fine with at this present time.
Feathers
Something caught my eye out the front window: white feathers floating along the deck, moved by the light afternoon breeze. First one, then a handful rolled past, then, a whole lot of white feathers glided by. So pretty. Wait. What?
Swing and a miss
Like most people, we have a thing for the underdog, especially in sports.
Spring growth
Spring brings with it a sense of new life and growth. With this in mind I spoke with Ram Kalap, our chaplain and spiritual care therapist at Homewood.
More railway mishaps on Guelph-Rockwood line
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Rail accidents plagued Guelph-Rockwood line
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Live and let live
As I sat in the waiting room at my doctor’s office last week, a man entered who appeared to be intoxicated. Within seconds, he started spouting off to complete strangers about “the gays” and how he personally felt slighted that straight people didn’t have their own “flag.”
Rake
For reasons that are too numerous to name, when it comes to yard work, my beloved spouse, the Carpenter, is in charge of the landscaping duties.