Crossing and re-crossing my desk on many occasions are items to which I can strongly relate. This…
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Pillow talk
Insomnia is something I struggle with often. It’s the nature of my busy mind and sharing a…
Mount Forest’s first movie theatre opened 100 years ago
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Changes needed
The key part of capitalism, the free enterprise system, is the trading of common stock. Most of us…
Lights out
Mother Nature has a profound way of keeping us humble. Last week’s ice storm was proof of her…
They’re back
When I looked out my window early this morning, the ground was completely covered with a new skiff…
Prohibition referendum: Fergus went dry in local vote of 1935
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
No longer useful
As we have just gone through the ritual of changing our clocks in accordance with the advent…
Please bring back spring
On behalf of every grey sweater in my closet, every rolled up pair of wool socks and the spectrum…
Ambience
Not often in March is the weather warm enough to sit outside in the late evening glow and watch the…
Wicked weather: Remembering the ice storms of 1909 and 1959
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Robin Hood economics
From time immemorial a popular proposal of politicians is to “soak” the rich. It…
House of Cards
When I was a child, my grandfather taught me how to build a house of cards. One by one, I carefully…
Lingering
I can’t say that I am not disappointed in Mother Nature this spring. Though quite happy with…
Victoria Street bridge a landmark in the village of Elora
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…