The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
What I want
Another March Break will come and go without a stamp in my passport, or a tan line on my pasty…
Student immunization records
School board right to suspend This year, over 1,300 county students have to prove they were…
Rock on
The world of music has lost another legend. Chuck Berry, the man they called the father of rock…
Alternative voting methods
Go ahead, mail it in While Justin Trudeau may (or may not) be discussing electoral reform at the…
Oatmeal brings good times to Monkland Mills
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fire strikes Monkland Mills in Fergus – again
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Happy medium
Have you ever had the supreme pleasure of watching a dog chase its own tail in circles, around and…
Tax-free income for municipal councillors
Income luxury The federal budget, which was announced last week, will be taking away a tax…
Fergus mill made oat flour for Cheerios, other brands
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Sick days
After one of the healthiest winters in my medical history, I can honestly say March came in like an…
NHL players barred from Olympics
NHL passes ‘puck’ on Olympics The NHL has said no thanks to having its players…
Courage
The Wizard of Oz is a classic tale about a cast of characters whose journey for answers teaches…
The ‘Sunshine List
Keep top jobs accountable With the recent release of the annual Sunshine List, the question of…
Tragic homicide in Arthur Township in 1879
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…