Not often do I steal words from a country and western song, but fact is fact: “I have nothing…
American Civil War veteran abandoned his first family
John F. Skyring was an early resident of Wellington County, and one of a handful of men from this…
‘Paths to prosperity’
In my column last month, I wrote about jobs and the economy, and our PC Caucus’ ideas to…
Summer has gone
In the corner of one of our little garden areas, we have left a thistle that has grown tall and…
Government and gambling don’t mix
Controversies have been raging across Canada about the introduction of more gambling casinos, most…
Class is in
The only thing more annoying than the reality that summer 2013 has come to a close are those…
Election of 1925 highlighted town-country divide in Wellington South
For students of Canadian politics, the 1920s is one of the more interesting periods in our history.…
Essential qualities
If we cast aside rhetoric and conventional wisdom, we will discover what are the essential…
Stigma is passé
As the end of the first week of school comes to a close, I congratulate students, parents and…
Creaking crickets
On a late August evening as I sat watching darkness fall while the sun slipped out of sight beyond…
Fergus council considered appealing a court decision in 1925
Through the years municipalities occasionally have been the defendants in lawsuits brought by…
Senate reform
Many of you have contacted me recently to voice concerns about the Senate of Canada. I’d like…
Misplace enthusiasm
This columnist generally has maintained a bearish outlook on the economy over the past several…
The Big Chill
Last week, the Toronto International Film Festival celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Academy…
Lazyitis
It has not yet hit the medical journals, but I personally have been ravished by several seizures of…