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Fergus viewed liquor duties as tax on essential food
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Rising costs
As we go through life we find that our cost of living rises exponentially. Clothes cost more.…
Air freshener
If could create my own scented car air freshener it would be called “the cottage.” It…
Emancipation Day
On Aug. 1, we again recognized Emancipation Day in Ontario. On this day in 1834, slavery was…
Romain found revenue fraud at Elora distillery
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
A nightmare
As if the financial community were not already beset by all kinds of problems, just about the last…
Dream big
Dangerous things happen when the Carpenter and I go on vacation together. We dream. We dream big.…
Fergus wrestled 25th International Plowing Match from Guelph
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Long overdue
Most rational observers do not want government activities expanded or cabinet departments added.…
Healing Heidi
It’s probably not the Monday morning text message the Carpenter was expecting when he checked…
Picture magazine featured gorge illustrations in 1882
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Think. analyze
Almost all families want their youngsters to have a post-secondary education. While their…
Enjoy the view
This will be my first year attending an International Plowing Match. I may be one of the most…
Six important issues
With the Ontario Legislature back in session after the summer recess, I have tabled six Private…