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Columns
Make time
At least twice a day I drive past the Wellington County Museum and Archives, but I never pass without taking notice of the grand building that stands atop the hill.
Mystery aircraft buzzed Wellington County in WWII
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Tropes not truth
There will be a wide range of repercussions stemming from the Liberal victory in the Oct. 21…
Renaissance of Erin potato growing came in 1920s
For most of Erin Township’s history, potato growing was a major cash crop.
Eco-friendly
A new eco-friendly business is about to open in Mount Forest.
Twenty years
The Carpenter and I recently celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary.
Cattle deaths led to discovery of anthrax locally in 1902
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Instant
Instant coffee is not coffee. It’s just not. It shouldn’t even be a thing. It’s a lie in an…
Small business
This week is Small Business Week and here in Wellington County that’s a big deal. We have so…
A great debate
Although this column represents a last chance to make a federal election prediction, we won’t be lighting up the crystal ball this time around.
Magic town
Fergus is in for a treat towards the end of October.
Mark your ballot
I overhead this remark the other day: “What difference does it make who I vote for? Politicians are all liars. Nothing is going to change.” It made me wonder, is there is a greeting card for apathy? I may write one.
Gratitude
We just celebrated Thanksgiving last weekend. It is a season that reminds us to think about what we are thankful and grateful for.
Mapleton Township-area headlines from 1852, 1877
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
