The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Opinion
Quite a time
After pondering current events it became difficult to come up with a time more curious as it…
Gala
Once a year the Carpenter and I get dressed up fancy and go out. Together. In public. Our annual…
OPEN MIND: Home – at last!
The long cold winter, with it’s dark evening sky, seems endless … you have finally come to the…
Home guard formed in Fergus to defend against rebellion
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Snow daze
Most people enjoy snow days like the one we had this week (and the week before, and the week before…
It too passed
Sunday night residents of Wellington and neighbouring counties got a taste of winter that hasn’t…
Provincial judge had no sympathy for Fred Sturdy
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
That’s a wrap
As mentioned last week, it’s always sad when a business closes in a small town. One area of…
Windshield
Writer’s block is real. My current life is uneventful. The Carpenter hasn’t provided any…
Behind the scenes
We’ve repeatedly stated that journalism can be a thankless job. Complaints far outnumber…
OPINION: Changing attitudes key to winning battle against sex trafficking
GUELPH – Since October, 2017, when the last provincial government earmarked approximately…
New wrinkles emerged in bizarre 1877 abduction case
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Climate change
While little sympathy will be extended our way, it’s been a tough week adjusting to the change in…
Stepping up
When a business closes in a small town the loss is felt everywhere. And it doesn’t really matter…