As far back as the Middle Ages craftsmen used badges to distinguish their products, implying their…
Opinion
Robin Hood economics
From time immemorial a popular proposal of politicians is to “soak” the rich. It…
An evaluation
For quite some time managing other people’s money has been a very profitable occupation,…
May 24th
The 24th of May is the Queen’s birthday; if we don’t get a holiday, we’ll all run…
Happy Canada Day
On July 1, we celebrate Canada’s 149th birthday, our proud history and heritage, our people,…
A mug’s game
The investment community is searching constantly for “the answer” on how to be…
Signature bonnet
Recently I mentioned “tossing my soggy sombrero” in one of my articles. This in itself…
Picture magazine featured gorge illustrations in 1882
The following is a re-print of a past column by former Advertiser columnist Stephen Thorning, who…
Inevitable
U.S. President Harry Truman said, mockingly of economists, that he wanted one-arm economists as he…
An enduring register
A great number of investment “experts” deride gold. They cite the fact that it pays no…
Welcome, Santa
Santa baby, a word of caution on Christmas Eve: a real family lives in this house, and thus, I make…
Kevin O’Leary enters leadership race
Leery about O’Leary As if the Conservative Party leadership race couldn’t get crazier,…
The puck drops
Another hockey season has come to an end for the Bantam hockey player in our house. This means the…
Courage
The Wizard of Oz is a classic tale about a cast of characters whose journey for answers teaches…
Uber transit in small communities
Uber excited Innisfil, Ontario is the first Canadian municipality to launch an Uber partnership for…