Hotels were the key businesses at most of the small hamlets founded in the 19th century. There were…
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Dont quote me
The transition from one year to another makes me nostalgic. I invite you to partake in a little…
The Boomerang Generation
The boomerang, a remarkable invention, returns thrown objects back to their originators. Hence, it…
Universities lost their way
Our universities appear to be on top of the world. It has become almost a necessity that a young…
Corpse found near Harriston was tagged The Minto Mystery
In the late afternoon of Saturday, April 22, 1899, Peter McEachern was returning to his farm in…
Pocketbook issues
Even though our national election is in full swing, the Ontario legislature continues in session.…
Derailed car of coal plugged CNR line in Guelph in 1953
Back in 1953, the railways were still vital to the local transportation system. Although passenger…
Firearms were involved in three separate 1897 incidents
Today, Canadian police and courts take a dim view of the brandishing and use of firearms. That was…
Competitive speed skating became a local fad in 1899
Ice skating and hockey became popular winter pastimes in Wellington County during the 1880s and…
L-A-Z-Y II
Those crazy, hazy, lazy days of summer are slipping rapidly past. I don’t feel lazy; the fact…
Fools rush in to stock market
There is an old saying, “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” That is…
Are people doing better than two years ago?
Politicians routinely ask voters if they are better off than, say, two years ago. The average…
Worth noting
For some time now, we have been searching for ways to improve our economic performance. Many…
Maximizing investments is not easy when economy is unsettled
The general conclusion from an analysis of the stock market is that nearly all of the investment…
Boxing Day now a distorted custom
Every so often something comes along that shows how much our economy and our customs have been…