The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
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Mom shorts
I don’t like shopping. I like it even less when the purchases aren’t for me, yet I am…
Former Erin school to be demolished
Out with the old … In a perfect world, important infrastructure like schools would last…
Digital speed radar signs
Not enough I am so glad that three government bodies could work together long enough to install…
Turning 50
Last weekend, the Carpenter celebrated his 50th birthday in grand style. And do you know why this…
Forgotten Irvinedale settlement known as county’s ‘Sodom’
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Shooting at Irvinedale marred tavern’s reputation
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Out there in the crowd
The barriers are up. The stages are being assembled. The grounds are starting to take shape, and by…
Citizens on patrol?
Tread carefully Erin residents are understandably upset over a recent rash of vandalism in their…
Housing density intensification
Curb urban sprawl In my fourth year of university, I took a class about cities. I didn’t get…
Pause summer
Somebody please push pause. Hit the button. There is still time. I’m not ready for summer to…
HMCS Fergus escorted Atlantic convoys in WWII
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Catch and release
Sometimes you have to believe in spirits. You just do. Especially when your mother assures you that…
Sir John A. Macdonald’s legacy
Something to consider John A. Macdonald was an influential man, especially as our first Prime…
Shoemaker’s career wrecked by arrogance, ambition
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…