I look out from the ridge at Vimy and I mourn.
Opinion
Golden leaf
There is a large Maple tree in our front yard that has yet to fully shed its leaves, but it’s a matter of days.
As the sun rises
Even in the darkness we knew what the sound was.
Elora recognized WWII vets in 1946
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
OPINION: Farmers coming together to shape future of agriculture
ONTARIO – Every November, farmers from across Ontario gather for one of the most important events on our calendar — the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s Annual General Meeting (AGM).
OPINION: We must value living free
OSWIECIM, POLAND – At around 5am three parties exited the shuttle van after a long drive from Krakow.
OPINION: Gutted by loss but grateful for the ride
TORONTO – As much as I hated the result – I was equal parts heartbroken, enraged and shocked – it dawned on me that this was one of the greatest baseball games I have ever watched.
OPINION: Ontario’s other economic engine: agriculture, food
ONTARIO – There’s been a lot of attention lately on the challenges facing Ontario’s auto industry.
Amazon to cut 14,000 jobs
A headline about Amazon job losses popped up on numerous websites on Tuesday. A deeper dive into the story by Reuters suggested cuts may max out at 30,000 positions.
Haunted house
With Halloween upon us, I figure there are two types of people in this world: those who love horror films and those who do not. I trust you know that I’m the latter.
Orton photos show old and new railway stations
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
OPINION: Keeping food on shelves takes more than farms – it takes people
ONTARIO – Most people picture a farm when they hear the word agriculture, but in reality, agriculture stretches far beyond the farm gate.
Historic cemetery in Eramosa established in 1873
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…