It’s refreshing to see municipalities respond to problems, especially when it comes to…
Opinion
OPINION: Conservation authority cuts not acceptable
By Deborah Martin-Downs, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation I learned early…
Rough roads ahead
At first glance, it seems like a lot of money and some uncharacteristic provincial largesse.…
Rude awakening
Now and then the clock radio will go off and, depending on the mood, the snooze button will be…
OPINION: Wildlife crop damage compensation
Wildlife damage to livestock and crops continues to plague farmers. From coyotes attacking flocks…
Mapleton, Wellington North happenings in 1927, 1952
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Secrecy and saving face
Nineteen months after filing a freedom of information (FOI) request for severances paid to…
Unconditional
A note for my children: please don’t buy me a gift on Mother’s Day. Unless you can have the…
Burritos for everyone!
It has happened. BarBurrito is now open! For those of you who have read this column before,…
Make the news
As spring makes a reluctant return to the area in the form of warmer weather and the occasional dry…
Not so green
“Imagine a province-wide effort to plant 150 million trees to celebrate the 150th anniversary of…
Cutbacks include axing tree program
It happens. A new crew of people in charge and new ideas about the environment led to the axing of…
Laurier’s Tariff Commission visited Guelph in 1897
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Canadian Tire
Mount Forest now has a brand new Canadian Tire. The new building at the north end of town opened…
I need spring!
Alright spring, let me be very clear here. I am tired of cold winds, grey days, rain and sporadic…