The McGowan name is largely unknown today in Wellington County, but a century ago that was not the…
Many students and their profs are just visiting universities
During the last federal election campaign, opponents of Michael Ignatief said sarcastically that he…
Deliver me
Nobody can ever accuse me of lacking professional enthusiasm. I love the Wellington Advertiser so…
Beta’s return
Not too many readers will have met Beta. Beta is a blue and gold macaw. I first met Beta well…
16-year-old youth assisted cattle thief in 1902 spree
Back in 1901, a man named John O’Donnell rented a farm in Minto at Lot 5, Concession 12, in…
Rainy weather
“Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day” is a remembered childhood statement…
Trick or freak
Some men come out of the closet in middle age, as a celebration and acceptance of their true…
The decline of civility and call for its return
One of the more disturbing trends over the past few years has been the decline of civility. That…
Push for municipal water for Erin village began in 1947
The construction and extension of municipal water supplies has been an issue for local councils for…
Worth noting
For some time now, we have been searching for ways to improve our economic performance. Many…
Wings clipped
I know Halloween is over, but I hope you will indulge me as I share this little story about the…
Great answers
With the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month fast approaching, having had two older…
Erin council moved ahead very slowly with water system
Last week’s column traced the history of Erin’s water system up to a public meeting on…
What happened to the institution of marriage?
Something starling is taking place in our society. According to the latest statistics, for the…
Remembering
Once upon a time I had a fantasy that I would change the way Canadians looked at their own history.…