Over the years this column has offered brief biographies of Wellington County natives who went on…
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Lessons from the back of a horse
Our daughter, technically the daughter we never had, works as an equestrian, doing everything from…
Under control
Our political leaders and even our financial authorities assert that inflation is “under…
Markdale
It is not really of significant interest that triple 08 marks the date of this particular…
“The Schomberg Swindler” left a trail of victims
In February of 1907, a man arrived in Guelph with his wife, and, over a period of about six weeks,…
An about-turn
There are two, best-known financial publications: in the United States, The Wall Street Journal and…
Giant trees
A couple of months and perhaps two more Wednesdays ago, I received a call from a Mennonite chap who…
Stupid things businesses do
Companies act just like individuals. They all have personalties, no doubt a reflection of the…
Founder of Tamblyn Drug chain grew up at Belwood
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the death of Gordon Tamblyn. Today the Tamblyn name is well…
Not yet
Many people watching the stock market decline are looking for a buying opportunity. However,…
Another visit to the pond
I can think of only one or two advantages in growing older. First, I have memories that span…
Dawg-days
Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day – are words that I never thought I’d…
Arthur hosted large gala reunion 100 years ago
Over the past few years several of the municipalities in Wellington County have staged reunions,…
Aftershocks
Aftershocks often very severe frequently follow an earthquake. Subsequent to the financial crisis…
You grieve more when you lose people twice
How do you grieve for someone you really didn’t know, but should have? Just last week I heard…