A couple decades ago I was regaled with the story of Smiley, who grew up in a small town in old Waterloo County.
Will we remember?
CBC breaking news at press deadline quoted anonymous sources within the Canadian Armed Forces claiming seniors were not being looked after properly in long-term care facilities.
The marathon begins
It was such a relief to hear last Thursday that some businesses would get the chance to reopen beginning Saturday and into this week.
Cruel times indeed
Again this week, several friends and acquaintances have passed away.
Stay the course
It is hard to believe six weeks have passed since COVID-19 took over the front page of this…
Humbled yet?
Conversing with a neighbour the subject came up about this global pandemic we all face. They farm…
Serving others
For the first time in probably generations, there wasn鈥檛 a family gathering for Easter last weekend.
Keep the faith
For Christians, the coming weekend is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ after he was executed on the cross. It is a tenet of their beliefs.
Apart yet united
The last time neighbours called around to check on each other was an ice storm years ago.
鈥榃e鈥檙e in this together鈥: A message from our publisher
Last week, after a tsunami of ad cancellations, we made the difficult decision to reduce staffing. We are currently operating with a skeleton crew 鈥 to ensure residents continue to receive the local news they need as events unfold.
Love thy neighbour
Within the pages of the Advertiser this week is a colouring page 鈥 open to all ages.
Thank you to our advertisers
Thank you to our many advertisers who made the conscientious choice to continue advertising with us…
A hundred per cent
Much has changed in the past week. What has not, is the sincerity and vigilance with which local officials navigate the COVID-19 crisis.
It鈥檚 a real thing
Blame who you want, but the uncertainty and fear surrounding COVID-19 is very real. Friends at a…
鈥楶lategate鈥 not just Toronto issue
With certainty, license plates just aren鈥檛 what they used to be. That goes for politicians, too.…