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…
Fergus viewed liquor duties as tax on essential food
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Rising costs
As we go through life we find that our cost of living rises exponentially. Clothes cost more.…
Air freshener
If could create my own scented car air freshener it would be called “the cottage.” It…
Emancipation Day
On Aug. 1, we again recognized Emancipation Day in Ontario. On this day in 1834, slavery was…
Romain found revenue fraud at Elora distillery
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
A nightmare
As if the financial community were not already beset by all kinds of problems, just about the last…
Dream big
Dangerous things happen when the Carpenter and I go on vacation together. We dream. We dream big.…
Fergus wrestled 25th International Plowing Match from Guelph
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Long overdue
Most rational observers do not want government activities expanded or cabinet departments added.…