Several churches in Wellington County are marking a century and a half of service this year.…
Columns
Construction on dam seemed at times to be jinxed
Last week’s column took the story of the building of the Conestogo Dam to the fall of 1956.…
“The Schomberg Swindler” left a trail of victims
In February of 1907, a man arrived in Guelph with his wife, and, over a period of about six weeks,…
Remedies needed
In view of the extraordinary increase in oil prices over the past year, it is obvious that remedies…
A science academy
Currently we lack a science academy, something so beneficial for economic progress. Canada has…
I’m OK
Over the past year and one half since my Little Lady’s passing, I have had many, many, many,…
Fun-day Sunday
It seems to me that no one, at least no one in our general area, will need to court the thought of…
Something must be done
Many years ago when King Edward VIII visited the very depressed coal-mining districts in Britain,…
Death of a virtual friend
If you dropped in as I write this column, you would find me seated in my green recliner, a…
Memory
As we grow older, memory begins to stagger and then to lose its grip. You’d think that…
The hangover
A key economic signal is the conduct of the consumer. The latest data reveals personal consumption…
Downsizing becoming a new trend
Downsizing has become the newest trend in the business world. Clearly, it is a reflection of…
Indispensible
Our manufacturing industry is spiralling down, but unfortunately too few recognize that it is an…
Training session for 30th Battalion lasted 16 days in 1871
Last week’s column described the first week of the 1871 training encampment of…
Being stuck at home has economic disadvantages in recession
The geographical diversity of economic opportunities is one of Canada’s many advantages in…