Opinion

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.

She handed me a stone like she was handing me a bar of gold and something about the gesture felt as if that’s exactly what it was: gold. 

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.

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

September 21st is World Alzheimer Awareness Day. 

The last time we heard a similar battle cry, Wellington North unveiled a new slogan at entrance ways into Mount Forest.

The Carpenter and I have entered year two of an NFL pool and this year, I’ve deflated my water-wings to dive in with an enthusiasm he wasn’t quite prepared for. Yep, this football season, I’m making waves. 

For once in a very long time, a generation of young Canadians have had a taste of interest rates and how those costs impact life.