For more than two years it appears at long last the major “correction” in gold prices…
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To market, to market
“To market, to market, to buy a fat pig …” So goes a junior school nursery rhyme…
Referendum
I would like to update you on an emerging issue that is sure to dominate headlines. The Liberals…
Groves recognized hospitals as key part of medical system in 1902
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Snow, snow
Snow, snow, go away. That was my thought when I sat down to write this article, as I had just…
Oscar made me do it
Apologies folks. For the first time in six years with the Wellington Advertiser, I missed my column…
Elora almost lost iconic ‘Tooth of Time’ in early 20th century
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Leap year
“Thirty days have September, April, June and November; all the rest have 31 except February…
Flexible pricing
Most of us are aware that companies’ prices are flexible. Businesses very often charge…
It’s not personal
I have a friend who sends me inspirational advice on a regular basis because she says I am…
Fergus famous for sewing machine manufacturing in 19th century
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
A meaningful badge
As far back as the Middle Ages craftsmen used badges to distinguish their products, implying their…
Ring true
I am not like other girls. You should know this by now. Sure, in the most fundamental ways, I have…
Bird ID
Though time-spanning years have weakened my far-seeing eyesight somewhat, I still enjoy watching…
Easter in 1900 used traditions of past, pointed way to future
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…