The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
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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.
‘Honest John’ McGowan combined farming, business, politics
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Clipped
I heard the snap and the immediate ping, but I lost sight of it as it flew through the air like a meteor.
William Cone made dynamos in Fergus in 1890s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Wisdom
Right on schedule, our daughter’s wisdom teeth were removed last week. All four of them.
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.
Elora recognized WWII vets in 1946
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
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…
Historic cemetery in Eramosa established in 1873
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Twenty-six
He loves me.
Birge’s Mill became an Eramosa landmark
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Scam
I almost fell for it. It seemed legit. To be fair, I was on vacation. I was in a different headspace.
Beatty firm marked 60th anniversary with big celebration
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…