This is a rather sad and disappointing month for me, as it is the first, I believe, in at least ten…
Opinion
CPR changed staffing policy after collision near Orangeville
The practice of business enterprises to reduce staff levels as an economy measure are a fact of the…
Wheat board offered farmers some efficient marketing
The dismantling of the Canadian Wheat Board by the Stephen Harper administration is very troubling…
Muriel Megan
The Wall-Custance death notice read “Smith, Muriel M. (nee Hopkins) of Guelph, passed away…
Beans n toast
I used to love grocery shopping. Then I had kids. Enough said. Now I am that crazy woman who…
“For M”
Call me philosophical, but it seems to me that in this life, it is the big things that happen that…
Rain, rain
At the time of this writing, it’s the week post to the first day of spring, and I have not…
Possible solutions to Canadas manufacturing dilemma
Recent reports reveal the drastic decline in Canada’s factory employment as it hit a 35 year…
Harriston bridge dispute dragged on for three years
One of the old landmarks of Harriston was the bridge that carried Elora Street and Highway 9 over…
Dismissal of Col. J.J. Craig of the 153rd caused controversy
The name of John J. Craig of Fergus is not well known today, but between 1890 and 1920 he was one…
Rampant hypocrisy over Canadas tar sands
Among the most blatant examples of hypocrisy are the recent cries emanating from environmentalists.…
Clean advice
Every Easter, between Masters golf and the Easter Bunny, the Carpenter and I begin our…
Addictions
Everyone knows that I am addicted to birds and gardening, and the fact is, they go quite well…
A room with a view
Ladies and gentlemen, let the record show that there is nothing, absolutely nothing sexier than a…
Humdrum sales now the norm
Retailers have been going to extraordinary lengths to boost sales and profits. On the day after…