A multitude of experts are citing the steps that should be taken to improve our economy. Almost no…
Opinion
Nature’s best
“There’s a bluebird on my windowsill, there’s a rainbow in the sky.” So go…
Generation gap
“We gotta put shoes on Willie, We gotta get ‘em on somehow. It took his uncles and…
Inspector Romain cracked down hard on county booze in 1872
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Enjoy the view
This will be my first year attending an International Plowing Match. I may be one of the most…
Elora cenotaph unveiled for Remembrance Day in 1929
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Remembering them
Remembrance Week was two weeks ago in Ontario. We gathered with veterans and members of the Royal…
Write it down
“Underestimate me. That’ll be fun.” That’s the quote a friend sent to…
Supreme embarrassment
One of the most important relationships in my life is with my teenage son, who is becoming…
Own it
It was a typical Sunday morning. The sun was not quite up over the houses in the neighbourhood, but…
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…