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‘Smoke on the Water’
I knew the day would come, but I didn’t want to believe it. I certainly didn’t think it…
First World War draft was very unpopular in rural Wellington County
Thousands of young Canadian men responded to the call for military volunteers in the late summer…
Aboriginal issues
Over the past month, many constituents have contacted me about the recent nation-wide Idle No More…
Meningitis the probable cause of mysterious death in 1873
In the 1860s and 1870s the monthly fairs held in several of the towns in Wellington County were…
A difficult choice
A few decades ago the investment outlook was hopeful, and choices were clear. Even staid old bonds…
Plungers ready
Before I even begin, I would like to apologize to the big guy in the Winnipeg Jets jersey that I…
Minorca bantams
I fell in “just-gotta-have” love with these attractive little chickens when I first saw…
Why not the stock market?
For most investors in North America the stock market remains the favourite choice. Yet, at this…
Double dipping
I awoke early on a past Tuesday morning, as the weatherman had forecast a 10 C rise in temperature,…
Show me the love
In the days leading up to Feb. 14, I heard a retail expert on a talk show pushing the gifts we all…
Attempts to drill for oil, gas unsuccessful in Wellington County area
Over the years this column has described many attempts in Wellington County to drill for or attempt…
New boss?
When I was in high school in the late 1970s, we listened to The Who, an iconic English rock band.…
Trial of Maryborough woman caused a local sensation in 1921
In 1916 a girl from Maryborough Township named Nellie Wetzel dated a man named Colonel Laughrin.…
Clarification needed
In view of the recent controversy surrounding the Chinese takeover of Nexen, it is clear that there…