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Two infants killed in 1903 train wreck near Ponsonby
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Heart and sole
I liken friendship to my favourite pair of Australian Blundstone boots: durable, waterproof and as…
Politicians on social media
Embrace the ‘revolution’ It’s time for politicians to embrace social media such…
Accidents plagued Grand Trunk Railway after 1900
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Slay the dragon
Mental health has been a popular topic this week with the Bell Let’s Talk campaign. Talk is…
Kevin O’Leary enters leadership race
Leery about O’Leary As if the Conservative Party leadership race couldn’t get crazier,…
Crayons manufactured in Palmerston in 1950s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Supreme embarrassment
One of the most important relationships in my life is with my teenage son, who is becoming…
Selling naming rights for public facilities
Don’t sell out Centre Wellington is looking for corporations to buy into the…
Town of Fergus’ first brewery opened in 1867
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
It still means everything
Tuesday is Valentine’s Day, which means absolutely nothing in my marriage because we try…
Municipal tax increases
Predictable, steady increases No one likes taxes, but no one likes having a pot hole-filled road,…
Fergus beer brewing business ended with a bang
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Family time – or else
I’m excited about this Family Day long weekend, though I have no plans. When there is so much…