The opioid crisis is devastating communities and families across Canada, affecting all ages and…
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Let’s break a deal
When is a deal not a deal? Apparently, and sadly, when you sign it with the Ontario government, or…
Area newspapers documented D-Day impact at home, abroad
WELLINGTON COUNTY – In Fergus, the D-Day invasion “provided much excitement and upset the…
Ku Klux Klan was operating in Guelph in 1926
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Rolling Stones
Surely this is a divine sign that my rock ’n’ roll dreams are coming true. The Rolling Stones…
Good news? Stay tuned
With what seems like a never-ending flow of disturbing provincial, national and international news…
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Everyone has bad days. When I vent to the Carpenter about life’s challenges, it is a total…
Part 2: Banting’s fame brought no joy to Elora family
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Dr. Frederick Banting’s Elora connection: Part 1
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Earworm
The term earworm describes a catchy song or tune that runs continually through a person’s mind. …
Business advice
It’s refreshing to see municipalities respond to problems, especially when it comes to…
Mapleton, Wellington North happenings in 1927, 1952
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Unconditional
A note for my children: please don’t buy me a gift on Mother’s Day. Unless you can have the…
Burritos for everyone!
It has happened. BarBurrito is now open! For those of you who have read this column before,…
Laurier’s Tariff Commission visited Guelph in 1897
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
