The Ontario Legislature resumed sitting on Aug. 27, amidst growing labour unrest in our public…
Opinion
United Farmers became major political force in 1919
A domestic political consequence of the First World War was the rise of the farmers movement. In…
Harriston furniture factory destroyed by fire in 1920
Though only a few vestiges of it remain, furniture making was once a major industry in Wellington,…
Dedicated to veterans
Recently, questions have been raised about government support for Canadian veterans. I would like…
The frazzled generation
In this era the past 20-somethings remain mired too often in protracted adolescence. That, plus…
Rosemont woman charged with murdering husband in 1921
The hamlet of Rosemont is on the far northern fringe of the circulating area of this newspaper. It…
Clarification needed
In view of the recent controversy surrounding the Chinese takeover of Nexen, it is clear that there…
Clifford turned to Ontario Hydro system after gas plant explosion in 1921
Most of the towns in Wellington County hooked up to the Ontario Hydro grid between 1910 and 1915.…
Local issues
“Ontario must confront the new challenges emerging in the global marketplace, including the…
A mixed blessing
Central banks almost everywhere, the Bank of Canada, the U.S. Reserve, the European Central Bank,…
Ticking of time
The mind roams often with inconsequential thoughts that never pause long enough to allow a pen to…
Bad advice
Many people are looking for help to manage their finances. Many unsophisticated turn to financial…
Mustang Kelly
Another birthday has come and gone. Despite the fact that I was an angel all year, my dream gift…
Winter brought problems for railway at Harriston in 1925
Back when railways still operated in northern Wellington County, there were several important…
Senate reform
Many of you have contacted me recently to voice concerns about the Senate of Canada. I’d like…