It was one of those early morning days that I chose to do my triple ‘S’ in the…
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It’s all about staying connected.
The whole point of technology is to keep people connected and engaged with the world around them,…
Open and transparent?
Last fall, the Liberals campaigned on a promise of openness and transparency. They promised to…
Hot, dry summer of 1936 spurred conservation measures
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
A reality check
With tens of thousands refugees-immigrants coming to Canada this year concerns have been expressed…
Summer not over
Please stop saying summer is almost over. It’s not. There is plenty of summer ahead, okay, so…
Digital pantomime
Contrary to the grandfather clock that once stood in the hall and talked to you by signifying each…
Bleak prospect
No one has been able to consistently predict the course of the stock market. However, one…
Riverfest
It’s finally here. Riverfest Elora takes place this weekend and my inner band groupie…
Signature bonnet
Recently I mentioned “tossing my soggy sombrero” in one of my articles. This in itself…
Chief Inspector Charles E. Romain shut down illegal booze business
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Inspector Romain cracked down hard on county booze in 1872
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Hubris
Definition of hubris – a great, foolish amount of pride and confidence. History is replete…
Shredded
I couldn’t stop myself. It was as if I was possessed by the spirits of cranky ghosts of…
Have your voice heard on electoral reform
In recent months, the topic of “electoral reform” has dominated headlines. Electoral…