HOWICK – Shortly after 7pm on April 9, a Huron County OPP officer observed a pickup truck…
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Fergus Pipe Band members honour lives lost in Nova Scotia tragedy
Pipe band tribute – On April 25 Fergus Pipe Band members Mark Cripps, Murray Young (pipe…
Stay the course
It is hard to believe six weeks have passed since COVID-19 took over the front page of this…
Imagination
Like many of us right now, I am feeling a little “cabin fever” during these times of social…
Joy
A pandemic can create pandemonium in any marriage, but a good belly laugh is paramount to keep you grounded. I was born to create joy and mischief in the world, so naturally, marriage to me is non-stop fun. So. Much. Joy.
Religious holy war was waged at Conn in 1920s
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Search for memorial plaque leads to discovery of British Home Child in Harriston
MINTO – It all started in an effort to help a committee save a little roadside park outside…
A sure sign of spring: Elora swans set to be released on local waterways
ELORA - The Elora Community Swan Group now has four more mouths to feed.
Quilter switches to mask making
Canada-proud – Local quilter BitNa Won was going to make Canada-themed quilts for her sons…
Businesses provide splash of colour downtown
HARRISTON – The downtown area here will soon be getting splash of colour courtesy of the local…
No foreseeable equine feed shortages: Erin store owner
ERIN – Horse owners should rest assured that COVID-19 isn’t causing feed shortages right now.…
Businesses, municipalities will need help to stay afloat
MINTO – Local businesses are holding on through the COVID-19 lock-down, but both businesses and…
OFA members share how operations are faring during COVID-19 pandemic
In phase two of an online survey with our membership, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA)…
Senator Rob Black stresses importance of Canadian soil
FERGUS – With the Senate of Canada not sitting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Rob Black…