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.
Opinion
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…
Gratitude
The greatest lesson I’ve learned this year is this: never underestimate the power of gratitude.
Quite an example
The Oct. 7 federal election debate seemed to take off smoothly until about five minutes in, when Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer laid into a blistering attack on Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau.
Innovation
This week I was surrounded by entrepreneurs of all stripes when I attended the second annual Innovation Expo in Guelph.
Irregular banking practices sent Walter Cutten to court
Last week’s column considered the Federal Bank in Guelph and Walter Cutten’s Guelph Banking Company, which the Federal Bank supported.
Housing crunch
Whether you call it “affordable” or, as some local politicos are terming it these days “attainable,” the cost of housing is a major issue in communities of all sizes across Canada.
Memories of Ida Tarbell
It was many years ago that our then in-house historian and friend Steve Thorning lent me the work of Ida Tarbell.
Anniversaries
It’s here! The fall edition of Business Leader is hot off the presses! This time we chose to…
Green Hornet
Nine years. 468 payments. One lease. One bank loan. Paid off.
The Guelph Banking Company and wide open banking
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Low-key scandal
Gotta hand it to Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer, who has managed to embroil himself in the most…
Tracking Wellington County bears, wolves, wildcats
A branch of history that is both intriguing and frustrating to pursue is the one dealing with changes in the natural environment.
Tea time
A new tea shop is coming to Elora. However, The Wild Tart, will be more than your average tea shop.
