A decade ago, this column did a series on the career of Charles E. Romain, who was district…
Opinion
Ponsonby workman was killed by a train in 1890
All too common in the first decades of railway service in Wellington County were deaths resulting…
Bootleggers faced heavy fines and jail in early 20th century
Illegal sales of beer and distilled liquor in Wellington are as old as the first settlements…
1864 flower show reveals gardening practices 145 years ago
Agricultural societies are the oldest organizations in Wellington County, dating to the very first…
County took over the Guelph to Erin road in 1864
Everyone is aware that our road system today is divided among three jurisdictions – local…
Unparalleled
Our economic future prospects are tied in with events in the United States. Strength or weakness…
Pollsters persuade
Roman comic Terence said, “So many men, so many opinions.” Last week, I…
Geniuses need not apply
The past year has been a difficult one for most investors. After a precipitous decline, stock…
A risky business
According to Statistics Canada, currently approximately one million people own and live in condos.…
Fairy tales
I sure hope the Easter Bunny brings less drama to my house than the Tooth Fairy did last week.…
Stores are destocking as consumers delay their purchasing
One of the great surprises of the last few years has been the so-called “destocking” by…
Dyeing to Change
I think I’ve been clear that I am not a typical girlie-girl. I didn’t arrive on the…
Elora firemen hosted huge convention in 1934
For the past 15 years, people have enjoyed Elora’s old-fashioned Dominion Day celebrations on…
Guilty policy makers wrecked the economies around the world
Those who were responsible for the financial calamities of the past few years have managed to…
Financial institutions demonstrated outrageous behaviour
If you had to pick something that marked the turning point for the financial community, you…