June is Seniors Month across Canada and a good time to reflect on how we bring joy to our seniors…
Opinion
OPINION: Being black in Wellington County means regularly confronting racism
"If you are getting tired of hearing that 'Black Lives Matter,' imagine being black."
Elora had to fight to appoint David Boyle principal
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
It’s no joke
Before there were memes and countless digital reflections, political cartoons were offered up as illustrations of life.
Graduate
There will be no Pomp and Circumstance to lead the graduating class of 2020 across the stage, signifying their official graduate status.
Afternoon of hooky led to 1880 tragedy in Guelph
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Hearts
You’ll be relieved to know that the Carpenter did return home from the Elora waste facility last Saturday, which, as I explained last week, was not something I was certain would happen because that is his sacred place.
Thinking back
A couple decades ago I was regaled with the story of Smiley, who grew up in a small town in old Waterloo County.
Will we remember?
CBC breaking news at press deadline quoted anonymous sources within the Canadian Armed Forces claiming seniors were not being looked after properly in long-term care facilities.
Dumped
It is said if you love something, you have to let it go. If it comes back to you, then it was yours all along, but if it doesn’t return, it was never yours in the first place.
Open Mind: My mood is showing
Submitted by a Chronic Mental Health Survivor There are some who wear their emotions on their…
Broley the first to link declining eagle population to DDT
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The marathon begins
It was such a relief to hear last Thursday that some businesses would get the chance to reopen beginning Saturday and into this week.