When things in my life are going really well, as if a spell of joy has been cast on me, I imagine…
Raising Ontario’s minimum wage
Economic reality The Ontario government is raising the minimum wage to $15. Workers rejoice;…
Hustonville founded, thrived, vanished in 20 years
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
…Or what?
I remember it well, the day the Carpenter looked at me from across the room and said, “are we…
Quarry capacity quandary
Don’t litter Some people are going to have their bathing suits in a twist this summer when…
Elora parade continues Dominion Day tradition
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
24 hours
That’s how much time I had to myself: 24 hours. All alone in a lovely hotel suite, with a…
Senior (high school) pranks
Keep it harmless As the school year comes to an end for Wellington County high school students (no…
Celebrating July 1 and Canada’s 150th
True north, strong and free O Canada, my home and my anchor. Some days I want to jump for joy with…
Canadian dinner guests
I saw a survey recently that calculated the state of the Canadian identity by asking a…
Dominion Day helped start tourist industry in Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Storms of 1890 devastated Wellington County
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Happy birthday
A dear friend asked me recently if I was happy. The question was out of the blue. Me being me, I…
Remembrance Day
We will remember them Shortly before the country paused to celebrate our biggest holiday yet, our…
Joyriding railroaders narrowly avoided jail in 1913
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…