It was a typical Sunday morning. The sun was not quite up over the houses in the neighbourhood, but…
Opinion
Tragic homicide in Arthur Township in 1879
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Elora led most places in tree planting in 19th century
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Canadian dinner guests
I saw a survey recently that calculated the state of the Canadian identity by asking a…
Former Erin school to be demolished
Out with the old … In a perfect world, important infrastructure like schools would last…
EQAO and standardized testing
Standards to be met With only half of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standards in last…
Adolescent trick-or-treating
Shut’er down early Years ago, before we had children, my wife and I would keep a running…
Elora doctor’s daughter married Frederick Banting
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Poetry book reflects strong local literary heritage
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The lab
On Tuesday morning I headed straight to the medical lab with my requisition form. I had put this…
1881 books provide unique glimpse of local agriculture
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Public holiday pay
Revisions needed The Ontario Government has announced another regulation as part of the Fair…
Axing the Green Ontario Fund
Grave mistake Before even taking office, Doug Ford has shown what kind of leader he will be: an…
Toll roads caused considerable bickering at county council
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Photograph
My son took a photo of me during our summer vacation. I am standing in the lake, feet buried in the…