The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Opinion
Deafening silence
“It’s hard not to feel like people have given up on us, and we take it personally.” Those heartbreaking words came from Lisa Roszel, director of intensive care at Guelph General Hospital, who was describing the sentiments of her ICU staff.
Open Mind: Negativity bias
I attended a webinar the other day about the effects of the pandemic on our mental health and effectiveness as health care/front line workers.
For the moms
When you are in the throes of giving birth, and you politely, succinctly tell your doctor that you…
Regular residents an important part of 19th century Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Credible vaccine information critical
There is both encouraging and unsettling news in a recent statement from our local health unit.
Congratulations due
Best in class, best in province – we have some thanking to do.
Morning
I’m not a morning person. I’m not a mid-afternoon person either.
Smallpox scare caused consternation in 1907
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Never-seen-before moment
A quick canvas of members in our newsroom confirmed what we suspected.
Wheels
I apologize to you all for that snow in this week’s forecast. Totally my fault. I got my snow tires off a few weeks ago, so it was likely Kelly karma. I jumped the gun.(I also put the snow shovel in the shed too, so yeah, guilty).
Briefs: Churches, fires, taxes, trade boards and a runaway horse
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…