Though it is not as popular today as it was 40 or 50 years ago, the Tournament of Roses Parade and…
Opinion
Epic political battle preceded 1956 Harriston school
Most of the towns and cities of Ontario constructed new schools in the 1870s, and Wellington County…
1908 blizzards shut down roads and local rail lines
Ask oldtimers about severe winters in Wellington County, and most will immediately recall the…
Father-son stabbing incident turned into a farce
Samuel Soper was one of the better known men in 19th century Eramosa Township and Rockwood. He and…
Jury took an hour to convict man in murder trial
This is the conclusion of the case of William Harvey, the general manager of J.W. Lyon’s…
Village of Hollen enjoyed brief period of prosperity
Last October this column featured a brief outline of Hustonville, near the present…
Man died after hit in 1868 Mount Forest bar brawl
During the second half of the 1860s, Mount Forest passed through a significant boom phase. In 1865,…
A new focus
As a result of a new focus, children’s television programming now appears to favour younger…
Lessons from the back of a horse
Our daughter, technically the daughter we never had, works as an equestrian, doing everything from…
On the go again
The fool that far is sent, Some wisdom to attain, Returns an idiot, as he went, And brings the fool…
Before you vote, take note
Like it or not, we face another election. What factors will you use to make your voting decision?…
Effects of U.S. civil war felt in Wellington County
The American Civil War, fought between 1861 and 1865, is by far the most traumatic event in that…
1890 hail storm caused major damage for farmers
Summer hail storms can be violent and dangerous. Fortunately for us in Wellington County, they…
Local films from the 1940s now available on DVD
Back between 1946 and 1949, a small-time film maker produced a series of 85 films depicting towns…
An insider’s view
Jennifer Jones worked at Tim Hortons in Kandahar, Afghanistan, for six months. When she wrote this…