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A glimpse at medical practices in the 19th century
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Holiday humiliation
The following events are based on a true story. Names have been changed to protect the fool who may…
Swastika Trail
A name is a name What’s in a name? That is the issue that Puslinch council is juggling right…
Elora doctor’s daughter married Frederick Banting
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Sequins
Last week I relayed the true story of the annual holiday humiliation of a middle-aged woman…
Russian athletes in the Olympics
Punishment too harsh? Russia is banned from competing in the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang,…
Mount Forest woolen mill burned twice in a year
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Potluck
I walked into the staff room at work last week to peruse the snack box, trying to persuade myself…
Mayor’s alternate at county council
Too many questions Starting Jan. 1, mayors will be able to send an alternate to attend county…
Mundell’s furniture factory began operation in 1851
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Magic tree
I think my Christmas tree is trying to tell me something. It’s just days before…
Christmas: home or away?
Home away from home Christmas is a time for family and friends – and delicious turkey dinner.…
Furniture big business in Elora under John C. Mundell
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Winner
One awesome holiday down and one epic holiday to go, and then the truth sets in: it’s all…