The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Columns
Number 92
I feel it is my civic duty to tell you that if you live in Wellington County and are not a card-carrying member of your local library, you’re missing out on some seriously good stuff.
Editor Acton Burrows influenced Wellington – and Canada
The name means nothing to the majority of people today, in Wellington County or elsewhere in Ontario.
Ribbit
It turns out country life suits me quite nicely. I am communing with nature every day. It makes me…
Victoria
The first long weekend of nice weather (fingers crossed) is finally upon us. For this, we must…
Open Mind: Furry friends as therapy
When I am asked how I cope with my mental health, people may expect an answer such as reading, drawing and going on walks.
Horticultural society revived by banker Walter Newman
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Elora Horticultural Society founded in 1850
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Run with scissors
Writing a Mother’s Day column is challenging despite the fact that nothing has shaped my life more than becoming a mother – except maybe having one whose influence on my life remains one of my greatest blessings.
An 1848 letter from first settlers in Drayton area
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Spirit of radio
One of the greatest legacies a person can leave in their beloved profession is to be a mentor for those new to the trade, who are well aware of the shadow cast by the giants who paved the way before them. Better still is if those mentors have giant hearts.
Elora’s downtown north block was cheap land due to poor drainage
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Sticks
Marriage is hard. Working in a business together is harder. You both have to pick up sticks, but under no circumstances can you whack each other with them, even if you want to (visualization helps).
Fergus post office opened in 1836; first postmaster served 63 years
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Twenty-one
At a time when I was on the precipice of a big life decision, a friend gave me this advice: ask yourself what guidance you would give your child if they were in your situation. Then, do that.