I meant to pack the anti-nausea medicine. Motion sickness and vertigo are inherited traits. I cannot read in a moving car or sit backwards on a train. Roller coasters? Forget about it. Those glory days are behind me.
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Reflections: Victory over death
In my last two columns I wrote about the reality of death. I tried to make the case that when death looms we have a choice: surrender to its power and doom, or see the journey as a rich opportunity to celebrate the awesome gifts of life and love God has given us.
Guelph Fringe Fest offers 48 live shows in 4 days
GUELPH – Actors, dancers, musicians and storytellers will share their crafts in four days of live shows during the Guelph Fringe Festival.
Rockwood celebrates Party in the Park
ROCKWOOD – Rockwood’s annual Party in the Park filled Rockmosa Park with celebration on Aug. 1, with tons of activities for community members and visitors to enjoy.
Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games runs Aug. 9-11
FERGUS - The volunteers are getting ready, the vendors preparing, musicians warming up, and competitors are practicing.
OPINION: Farmers support grain safety training, equipment
ONTARIO – Safety is important in farming, and many organizations work hard to raise awareness of being safe around farm machinery or when working with livestock.
Stand with Evan
It’s funny the things people pick up along the way.
Shakespeare in the park Elora
ELORA – Elora Community Theatre presented King Lear over the Civic Holiday weekend. Cast illness prevented performances of Much Ado About Nothing. Both shows are scheduled to run August 8 to 11.
Riverfest Elora brings high-energy to Elora Legion Branch 229
ELORA – My Son the Hurricane, the popular multi-horn brass funk band from Niagara performed on July 27 at the Elora Legion to an enthusiastic crowd.
News from the Mapleton Township area in 1878, 1903
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Cute pet photos: Humane Society fundraiser
GUELPH – The Guelph Humane Society is hosting the Cutest Pet Photo Contest to celebrate pets in the community and raise funds to provide hope, care and compassion for more than 180 animals currently waiting for their new home at GHS.
There will be a contest for federal Green Party candidate in Guelph
GUELPH – The Guelph Greens Federal electoral district association has announced two nominees are vying for the role of the 2025 federal Green Party candidate in Guelph.
Thousands turn out for Elora’s Longest BBQ
Thousands of people showed up at the July 30 event, which was held off for about an hour as rain deluged the village.
Fergus Agricultural Society receives $149,800 OTF grant
CENTRE WELLINGTON – The Fergus Agricultural Society has been able to upgrade equipment with the help of a $149,800 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) grant.
Community comes together for local world-renowned author
ELORA – Rio Youers recently launched his latest book, "The Bang-Bang Sisters," at the Elora Brewing Company.