I had my credit card in my hand and the cursor hovered over the words “checkout.” All I…
Opinion
Firefighters bill ‘good news’
Thirteen years ago, I introduced a controversial Private Member’s Bill to support “two…
The store
Corner Gas it once was called, but Corner Gas it ain’t no more. Gas was once sold from a…
Responsibility
There is a curious phenomenon nowadays when politicians pose heroically by admitting that they made…
Love letter
The Carpenter and I don’t celebrate Valentine’s Day. I like to think we celebrate ours…
It’s not personal
I have a friend who sends me inspirational advice on a regular basis because she says I am…
Ambience
Not often in March is the weather warm enough to sit outside in the late evening glow and watch the…
Is 80 old?
Prior to a weekend just past, a phone call came from a neighbour who lives a couple of country…
Batter up
The family that plays together, stays together. That was my theory and the inspiration behind my…
Drill shed was Elora’s own ‘theatre on the Grand’ prior to LCBO store
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Little things
Some days I don’t feel poetic, But today I just happen to do. So I think I am going to list a…
Bleak prospect
No one has been able to consistently predict the course of the stock market. However, one…
Long overdue
Most rational observers do not want government activities expanded or cabinet departments added.…
All to human
Investors who want guidance repeatedly have turned to central banks for investing information. Most…
Open, transparent combat mission?
Nearly two years ago, in January 2015, Justin Trudeau stood in the House of Commons as leader of…