Opinion

You’d think by now that I’d have learned to keep my thoughts inside my head, but if you’ve read this column for any length of time, surely by now you know I’m not hardwired to hold back. 

What qualifies as small business, is actually a pretty big deal.

In recent weeks, the trek to work has been nothing short of incredible.

I took my husband to see my boyfriend perform at Centre in the Square last week. A rare date night with my two favourite men: the Carpenter and Jim Cuddy.  

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

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

ONTARIO – Every year, farm fires result in tens of millions of dollars in losses to buildings, businesses and farm animals; and the financial losses don’t take into account the toll on farm families.

Everybody these days seems to have a day or week to toot their own horn.

He tore out the advertisement  from last week’s newspaper and put it on the kitchen table where I couldn’t help but see it. He’s subtle like that. 

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

It’s funny how a simple salutation like “hello” brightens people’s day.

GUELPH – Fall is a busy time of year. School has started up again, people are enjoying the warm temperatures to get some additional cottage or camping days in, and farmers are harvesting a wide range of crops, from field tomatoes to soybeans and more.