The opioid crisis is devastating communities and families across Canada, affecting all ages and…
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Remembering D-Day sacrifices
June 6 marks the 75th anniversary of the largest single-day amphibious military invasion of all…
Let’s break a deal
When is a deal not a deal? Apparently, and sadly, when you sign it with the Ontario government, or…
OPINION: talk with a veteran – AND BE SURE TO THANK THEM
FERGUS – As the deadline for this feature recognizing the 75th anniversary of D-Day…
Area newspapers documented D-Day impact at home, abroad
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In Fergus, the D-Day invasion “provided much excitement and upset the…
Ku Klux Klan was operating in Guelph in 1926
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Rolling Stones
Surely this is a divine sign that my rock ’n’ roll dreams are coming true. The Rolling Stones…
Make better choices
The Third World and emerging countries shouldn’t be North America’s landfill. Instead, we…
Good news? Stay tuned
With what seems like a never-ending flow of disturbing provincial, national and international news…
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Everyone has bad days. When I vent to the Carpenter about life’s challenges, it is a total…
Part 2: Banting’s fame brought no joy to Elora family
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
OFA Commentary: Be prepared for unwanted visitors on the farm
Keith Currie, President, Ontario Federation of Agriculture Trespassing on farm property is a…
Capitalism gets a bad rap
If anyone hadn’t noticed, capitalism is getting a bad rap south of the border and in other parts…
Dr. Frederick Banting’s Elora connection: Part 1
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Business advice
It’s refreshing to see municipalities respond to problems, especially when it comes to…