During the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries, small town fire departments laboured under…
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Parked
It’s funny how the most innocent events in life can go so terribly wrong. A recent walk…
Crown corporations
As the federal government takes action to balance the budget, Canada Post, a Crown corporation, is…
Lessons from Dad
I am a Daddy’s Girl through and through, but let me clarify what that means to me. My dad and…
The holy grill
If there is one thing I know for sure about my relationship with my husband, the Carpenter,…
Fergus man carried bullet in his brain after a shooting in 1925
About a quarter after 1pm on the afternoon of Jan. 28, 1925, Fergus resident Bob Brown was walking…
Government and gambling don’t mix
Controversies have been raging across Canada about the introduction of more gambling casinos, most…
A rare thing
In view of the tumultuous events in recent memory, economists should not be surprised by anything.…
Gas plant debacle
The Auditor General’s report to the Ontario Legislature on Oct. 8 finally gave us the true…
Topsy-turvy
What a fun and pleasing day it turned out to be! The weather was pleasant, with no rain or snow.…
Run amok
Whizzing around companies’ electronic mail system is increasing to an almost unmanageable…
Area farmers imported tractors from Great Britain in 1969
A cold rain was falling on the afternoon of April 26, 1969 when nine farmers gathered in front of…
Old choices
As our population ages, living arrangements for the elderly are becoming more important issues.…
Canadian money for Canadians
The recently announced changes by the Canada Pension Plan (CPP)board should arouse the ire of all…
Downton vs zombies
They say opposites attract, and after more than 20 years with my Carpenter, I would say they are…