(Note: this is the conclusion of the story of the 1929 request by the Elora Furniture Company and…
Opinion
Shake your moneymaker
Sometimes you just have to shake your moneymaker – even if it doesn’t make you money…
Gruesome accidents in county claimed two lives in fall of 1929
Farming and industrial accidents claimed lives in the early decades of the 20th century. Safety…
Validation is a funny thing
I’ve never been a winner. I don’t have medals, ribbons on the wall or trophies on a…
Education
Boy oh boy, have these past few days ever been an interesting time for me. I guess it kind of…
Hug a farmer
It is amazing to me that, in this day and age, we need to have a week dedicated to the value of…
Back to work
I want to begin this column by expressing my sincere thanks to the people of Wellington-Halton…
Fergus Fur Farms was a successful venture for two Fergus men
This column has on several occasions dealt with aspects of the Beatty Brothers firm in Fergus. That…
Lost Together
I’m certain that whole restraining order issue is now null and void, so I can talk about my…
The Reform Act
Last December, the Reform Act was introduced in the House of Commons. The Reform Act is a set of…
Giving thanks
It may seem cliché, but in honour of Thanksgiving I’m going to share with you what…
A new focus
At long last governments in Canada are beginning a new focus, spending on infrastructure…
J.K. Blair caused furor with maiden speech in House of Commons
About 18 months ago this column featured an outline of the public career of Dr. J.K. Blair of…
Boxing Day
Boxing Day is not meant for shopping; it’s meant for napping. The world would be a better…
Department of Highways vowed to keep roads open in 1931
On several occasions this column has looked at the efforts of provincial, county and local…