Premier Doug Ford announced that his government is moving forward with the plan to download the…
Opinion
Fergus doctors developed anemia cure in 1927
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Not long now
It seems it wasn’t days ago when school let out. Here we are at the end of August, heading into a…
Elora residents staged village’s Old Home Week in 1920
A few weeks ago, Marjorie Durnford and Elsie Dickieson dropped by with a most interesting photograph.
Dance
I have never been so grateful for back and muscle pain relievers as I was this weekend. No regrets. I can honestly say I enjoyed Riverfest Elora to the fullest of my personal capacity, if also to the detriment of my knee caps.
Grease on the slippery slope
In one of the more curious bits of news to cross this desk lately, Elections Canada is warning charitable groups to steer clear of anything resembling partisan politics.
Plowing on
As more and more of our entertainment and social activity moves online and indoors, it’s great to see long-time rural traditions such as local fairs and plowing matches remain popular.
Electrical storm of 1896 was worst in county’s history
May 25 is early for a big thunderstorm, but the spring of 1896 was an unusual one all over eastern North America.
Open Mind: Power off and play
Problems associated with screen time are on the rise.
Contributions
Danby’s Jim Estill is at it again. The Guelph-Eramosa innovator and philanthropist who received the Order of Canada earlier this year is once again up for a prestigious award.
Riverfest Elora
It’s finally here, my favourite event of summer: Riverfest Elora.
Now people know
Ignorance should never be an excuse, but for those with limited interaction with persons with disabilities, lots of us miss the obvious.
Village’s quarry created by Elora White Lime Co.
For over half a century the Elora quarry has been a local landmark and the area’s most popular swimming spot.
August
Without question, this has been one of my best summers in recent memory and I haven’t even had my week of vacation yet (three weeks and counting).
I approved this message
It seemed sincere when a candidate had to approve a message delivered to the public. One could argue there was an element of accountability.