The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
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Mosborough engineer was considered best in Canada
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Grace
I was late to work on Monday because I was attending the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II. I am glad I made time to pay my respects. And yes, I wore black to work.
Mental wellness in farming communities
In June 2021, the Suicide Awareness Council Wellington Dufferin had a working group that partnered with farmers to create a magazine called Grounded (https://sacwd.ca/content/working-groups/grounded_v3_final_revised_small.pdf).
Franklin
There is a superstition that if you kill a spider, it will rain that day. This begs the question, what if you spare them?
Nichol Mutual Insurance Company folded in 1931
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Proverbial box
Exhale. Week one of the school term is almost over. I remember the anxiety of this week like it was yesterday. It was yesterday.
Northern Wellington headlines from 1901, 1926
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Early writing on Elora served a variety of purposes
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Refuse
Do not lament the end of summer. Don’t even start. I get this last week to bask in the glow of…
Elora’s beauty had profound effect on area poets
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
River friends
Monday morning was rough but I’m not complaining. Three days of Riverfest Elora was exactly what I needed to find that essential piece of myself that got buried during the pandemic.
Ransacked
It was my fault. I was careless.
Son of Luther bootlegger had distinguished Toronto career
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Bagpipes
When the Carpenter and I first arrived in Wellington County 21 years ago, we settled in Fergus. The only thing we knew about that town was that it was home to the Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games. That event was famous.