The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Political campaign texts
Tread carefully Before the provincial election on June 7, I received two text messages, one from an…
Heat wave
One great thing about hospitals: they’re air conditioned. So, when I spent a few hours in an…
Buried gold, oil strikes: tall tales of Elora’s murky past
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The four Rs
It was too hot to sit on the concrete patio. The back of the house was melting in the summer sun…
Uploading Hwy. 6 Connecting Link
An idea worth considering Centre Wellington Mayor Kelly Linton is hoping that Wellington County…
Barnstorming pilot’s career ended at 1939 Clifford fair
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Kindness exists
The simplest gestures of kindness can change someone’s day and it costs us nothing.…
Organic waste pick up in Wellington
Take the initiative Before the election, the Liberal government announced it would try to curb…
Major highways in Ontario were once toll roads
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Texting grandpa
I am very fortunate to have both my parents in my life and honestly, I’m not sure how the…
Eliminating burial plots to save trees
Burial plots needed There are not many places left in Fergus to bury the dead. With one undeveloped…
Toll roads caused considerable bickering at county council
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Fifty-one
I did not forget the Carpenter’s birthday. Aug. 5 is forever etched in my mind as the day one…
Ketchup conundrum
Price takes priority I’ll admit it. I have in the past purchased French’s ketchup…