Some of the most senseless accidents, and all too many consequent fatalities, are those involving…
Columns
Fergus and Elora experienced fires in May of 1930
Earlier in 2014 this column noted fires seem to occur in clusters. This week’s column deals…
Happy Daddy’s Day
Fathers everywhere will likely enjoy a fabulous Father’s Day on Sunday and that’s…
Bored
You know what I want to be this summer? I want to be bored, just like my kids. Sign me up. My…
Bragging time again
It’s bragging time again. I can’t believe it, but it will take an extra five fingers…
Under the stars
I’m not bragging but, when Blue Rodeo came to town for Riverfest Elora last Saturday, they…
Regulating the regulators
According to a recent report from CIBC, Canada has been in a boom in small business promotion.…
No shirt
“No shirt, no shoes, no service.” That was as a popular sign among the outer beach area…
iSpouse
Technology is ruining my marriage. I detest the Carpenter’s tablet and his obsessive need to…
Jack Tweddle of Fergus built up a major chicken hatchery
The name of Jack Tweddle of Fergus has appeared at least a half dozen times in this column, most…
Home for birds
By the time you unfold the pages of this issue, another year will have pounced upon us and the past…
My table at Marj’s
I have never been a brave person when it comes to needles, or medical offices for that matter. But…
Education
I have always had a fascination with figures, having been taught by my older sisters how to count…
Fired up – but in smoke
I have heard some pretty clever excuses for why the Carpenter doesn’t want to cook dinner…
Acceptance
When I was in high school, it wasn’t okay to be a homosexual, though my best friend was.…