A couple of months ago this column described a cluster of railway accidents in Wellington County…
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Harriston Pork Packing Company organized in 1898
A business fad in Ontario during the years before and after 1900 was the pork packing factory.…
All signs point to economy in deep trouble
In view of widespread confusion, we need a new reality check. Too few understand our economic…
Elora man died from fall after 1933 drinking session
On the evening of Nov. 28, 1933, Elora’s volunteer militia gathered at the Armory Hall (now…
Seed catalogues
There was a time in my life when I longingly awaited the seed catalogues to arrive at my door. By…
Rampant hypocrisy over Canadas tar sands
Among the most blatant examples of hypocrisy are the recent cries emanating from environmentalists.…
The M word
Every day is Mother’s Day. Do you know how I know that? Because every day, somebody yells the…
Social media: the new reality?
Almost all aspects of the economy have been experiencing a recession, either a big or small…
Grounded
Summer is the season when working parents everywhere balance guilt and budgets to determine the…
Behind bars
It was during a recent day trip to the Toronto Zoo that I was struck with the realization that most…
Focusing on size
The public (and policy makers) focus on size of businesses. Everyone loves small firms. Yet, this…
Gold laced cochins I
It sounded to me like some person choking. I had just walked up to open the door to enter the…
Flag waving
Anyone watching U.S. television is struck by the constant barrage of that nation’s flag…
Remembering Lincoln Alexander
Along with all Canadians, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Lincoln Alexander last month,…
Turning of the tide
Although unemployment remains stubbornly high and wage increases are scarce, corporate profits are…