Opinion

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

ONTARIO – It’s a sinking feeling you don’t forget. And it’s one that more and more Ontarians, including in rural communities, are experiencing: finding yourself the victim of theft.

Hundreds of newsrooms have signed up for World News Day on Sept. 28, recognizing the positive influence of journalism the world over.

Although highly trained and ready for action, we suspect many emergency services partners would be content waiting for a call, rather than attending one.

That headline is false. Nobody involved was turned on. 

It had been some time since we stared deep into her brown eyes.

It’s fair to say that I enjoyed the 188th Fergus Fall Fair last weekend. Well done, everyone.

The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…

I knew summer was over before it was over, kind of like how I knew that college boyfriend relationship was over before the end of first term, but with more dread and less drama. Good things come to an end to make way for better things.

“In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul” (Psalm 94:19).

In recent weeks it seems a light has turned on for some new home buyers and local councils: high density equals little parking. Rockwood, Erin, Centre Wellington and no doubt other spots that have had big-builder subdivisions pop up in recent years all sing the same tune.

ONTARIO – To say that there’s been a lot going on in the world over the last eight months would be an understatement. We’ve come through both a provincial and a federal election here at home, which have brought changes.