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…
Rental fees for community groups
Don’t waive – discount Councils should not waive fees for service clubs and…
New Fergus hospital well supported by communities
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Sunshine & time
I am happy to report that the Family Day weekend was a smashing success in my household. With its…
Back to work
With the Ontario Legislature sitting again, Members of Provincial Parliament are returning to…
Augustus Jones determined present-day county boundaries
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Wi-fi on school buses
Kids need mental break The Wellington Catholic District School Board is bringing wi-fi onto school…
Housing developments in rural areas
Let there be growth A 60-home development set to be built in the hamlet of Ospringe (in Erin)…
The puck drops
Another hockey season has come to an end for the Bantam hockey player in our house. This means the…
Arthur fans took their hockey seriously in 1950s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Own it
It was a typical Sunday morning. The sun was not quite up over the houses in the neighbourhood, but…
Hydro rate cuts in Ontario
Wynne, cut it out If there was ever an appeal for votes, then Ontario Premier Kathleen…
Fergus’ Monkland Mills established in 1856
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…