One month until Christmas. That time is going to fly by in the hyper holiday hurry of planning, shopping, decorating and hosting.
Opinion
Railroader had a wife at each end of each train run
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Some camel
In the end it was disappointing to all involved. A committee of really awesome people, talented and…
Linen closet
I keep a running list of things I need to do – chores that I’ll get to eventually, at some point, when I have free time. Ha, ha. Free time. That’s funny.
Long distance telephone introduced in county in 1886
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Eleven
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month is a well-known refrain that signaled the end of the First World War.
OPINION: Resiliency, stories of hope to be shared in new podcast
As many of us begin to feel confident that we can see the light at the end of the tunnel, I would…
Service
Spontaneous moments are my favourite, especially when they change the course of your day. I had a…
Average worker enjoyed major wage raises over the decades
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
In the news
Fifteen dollars Surely a raise is good news, but for leaders of the opposition parties in Ontario…
November
Driving to work on Nov. 1, the sky was grey, a quilt of clouds that stretched out across the…
Arthur War Memorial unveiled in 1923
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…