As mentioned last week, it’s always sad when a business closes in a small town. One area of…
Opinion
Windshield
Writer’s block is real. My current life is uneventful. The Carpenter hasn’t provided any…
Behind the scenes
We’ve repeatedly stated that journalism can be a thankless job. Complaints far outnumber…
OPINION: Changing attitudes key to winning battle against sex trafficking
GUELPH – Since October, 2017, when the last provincial government earmarked approximately…
New wrinkles emerged in bizarre 1877 abduction case
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Climate change
While little sympathy will be extended our way, it’s been a tough week adjusting to the change in…
Stepping up
When a business closes in a small town the loss is felt everywhere. And it doesn’t really matter…
Like vs. love
Happy Valentine’s Day to all you lovers out there. I am writing this column before…
Strange abduction case caused excitement in 1877
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Governing on the sly
While the speed of the news cycle these days means perceptions may change by the time this is…
The dream
Being new to the role of business columnist, I’m still learning the ins and outs of the business…
Love, laugh, heal
You learn a lot about your family when you aren’t well enough to take care of them, like just how…
Elora’s first bank run by extraordinary citizen
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Cannabis quandary
It is settled. Four of Wellington County’s lower tier municipalities are open to future retail…
Hungry Heart
I was 10 years old when Bruce Springsteen released that hit single. The impression it made on me…