Helping others is contagious this time of year.
Opinion
To Santa
Hey Big Guy, I hope this letter finds you jolly and that your reindeer are healthy and ready for the epic Christmas Eve world tour, where I know children anticipate your mysterious arrival and the subsequent leaving of presents.
OPINION: Strength in unity – and why that matters for Ontario’s farmers
ONTARIO – Recently, the leading advocate and strongest voice for farmers in our province, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA), held its annual general meeting.
Fergus widow horrified at empty grave of husband
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Palmerston railroad worker proved hard to track
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The pickpocket
Travel anywhere crowds form and tourists are warned to watch for pickpockets.
Holiday spirit
I looked in the closet. I looked under the bed. I searched the cupboards, the drawers, and the shelves.
In the darkness
Where there is one, there are usually more. That was the advice handed down in the truck as we headed off to practice. A good-sized buck ambled across the road not far from our farm.
Critic’s 1925 novel caused a sensation in Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Riverfriends
His face said it all. Crushed. Sad. Grateful. Lost. It was over. And with it, a very beautiful piece of his generous, joyful essence that I unabashedly adore.
OPINION: Finding opportunity amid uncertainty
ONTARIO – As Ontario farmers prepare to gather for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s Annual General Meeting next week, it’s a natural time to reflect on the year behind us.
Betcha
It was a long shot, but when the soccer ball landed in the dog kennel it was time to pay up.