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Columns
Richard Boyle built 10 bridges in Nichol Township
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Letter of 1834 illustrates tough early times for pioneers
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
The most interesting election races
CW, Erin and WN In Centre Wellington, it will be interesting to see longtime councillor Fred Morris…
iMarried
I had no intention of watching a documentary on online dating apps, but that’s what happened…
Isn’t it wonderful
From time immemorial some have tried to develop a perpetual motion machine. Obviously, their…
Peter Perry of Fergus was a remarkable teacher
Few historians would argue with the statement that David Boyle was the most remarkable of…
Salem man concocted tale of kidnap and robbery
After Sem Wissler, James Gladstone ranks as the second most significant businessman in…
An afternoon of hooky led to 1880 Guelph tragedy
A fine fall afternoon can be an irresistible lure for young boys to abandon the classroom, and to…
Controversial Harriston school opened in 1956
The previous two columns described Harriston’s political battle in 1953 and 1954 to build an…
Armed holdup of farmer shocked Peel in 1925
Back in the 1920s, Joseph Davidson operated a 150-acre farm on Concession 13 of Peel Township,…
Guelph accountant shot three members of his family
Last week’s column described the background of William H. Harvey, an…
Narrow gauge railway ended isolation in the north
The main impediment to rapid development in Wellington County was a lack of transportation.…
IN MEMORIAM – May 31, 2008 – Hopkins, Eunice Jean
IN MEMORIAM – May 31, 2008 Hopkins, Eunice Jean My Little Lady Stopped loving me,…
Ariss post office began service 100 years ago
The completion of the Canadian Pacific’s Guelph-to-Goderich line and the start of passenger…