Earlier this year, the world was shocked by the terrorist attacks in France, which killed 12 people…
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Fire gutted Fergus building owned by Robert Kerr in 1931
On the evening of Feb. 6, 1931, Fergus experienced a serious fire on its main street. The victim…
Magic ingredient
What can we do to make the Canadian economy grow faster? Right now we should consider the magic…
Marry up
We may not always eat dinner together as a family, but when we do have an opportunity to sit around…
Cane
I’m not talking about sugar cane, but perhaps I should be because the cane I am talking about…
Peter Perry a memorable principal of Fergus High School
During the 19th century many of the schools of Wellington County attracted notable teachers.…
Elliott best choice as leader
The Ontario Progressive Conservative Party is engaged in a leadership race which is getting more…
‘Veblenitis’
It is surprising to note the continuation of high-end consumption nowadays. Examples abound of the…
My Valentine card
We spend too much time pushing this notion of romantic love, particularly on Valentine’s Day.…
Pill pusher
I’m not a pill pusher or a pill pusher’s son, but I’ll be visiting pill pushers…
Elora principal George Edgcumbe ended his career in disgrace
Members of Elora’s High School Board did not know much about George Edgcumbe when they hired…
Laughing GAS
Every family has a culture and in my little family of four, the main current of our culture is…
A new role
Now that we are just about at the peak of student enrolment at our post-secondary institutions,…
Education
I have always had a fascination with figures, having been taught by my older sisters how to count…
Tanner’s woolen mill in Mount Forest burned twice in a year
George Tanner of Mount Forest was one of dozens of small manufacturers in Wellington County in the…