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Opinion
Elora almost lost iconic ‘Tooth of Time’ in early 20th century
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Leap year
“Thirty days have September, April, June and November; all the rest have 31 except February…
Flexible pricing
Most of us are aware that companies’ prices are flexible. Businesses very often charge…
It’s not personal
I have a friend who sends me inspirational advice on a regular basis because she says I am…
Fergus famous for sewing machine manufacturing in 19th century
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
A meaningful badge
As far back as the Middle Ages craftsmen used badges to distinguish their products, implying their…
Ring true
I am not like other girls. You should know this by now. Sure, in the most fundamental ways, I have…
Bird ID
Though time-spanning years have weakened my far-seeing eyesight somewhat, I still enjoy watching…
Easter in 1900 used traditions of past, pointed way to future
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Still struggling
Despite the dollops of enthusiasm and encouragement handed out by politicians, particularly from…
I can relate
Crossing and re-crossing my desk on many occasions are items to which I can strongly relate. This…
Pillow talk
Insomnia is something I struggle with often. It’s the nature of my busy mind and sharing a…
Mount Forest’s first movie theatre opened 100 years ago
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Changes needed
The key part of capitalism, the free enterprise system, is the trading of common stock. Most of us…