I believe Halloween costumes say a lot about the person wearing them; you know, who they really are…
Birthdays
Believe it or not, by the time this column reaches you I will be fast approaching another birthday.…
German immigrant Bill Geiger prospered in Fergus
Today there are few immigrants from western Europe to Wellington County, or indeed, to anywhere in…
Trying for our local hospitals
Supporting our local health care services – not only for today, but also for tomorrow –…
Unwise to place our economic trust in what could be a fools paradise
Canada’s economy is just about the strongest of any nation. That does not mean, however, that…
Picture perfect
You might think me superstitious, but I’m not (touch wood). I am sure that it was a mere…
It’s November
I find it hard to believe that spring has come and gone, summer came and went, and fall is already…
Orton woman tried to poison thieving school children a century ago
In 1910, Winnifred Black lived with her parents on a farm on the outskirts of Orton, not far from…
Wrong message at wrong time can come back to haunt the trusting investors
Investors have been told over and over again that the best strategy is to buy equities and hold…
Live to Remember
Remembrance Day presents an interesting challenge for parents. We must walk a delicate balance…
Winters coming
This past week I have spent almost every day outside in the fresh air and sunshine. Though the…
Major storm struck Wellington County in July 1870
Extreme weather conditions and storms are fascinating subjects for historical study. Wellington…
Objective analysis generally shows experts will see predictions reversed
A recent newspaper article stated that interest rates “have nowhere to go but up.” This…
High hoe
Hi ho. Hi ho. It’s off to work we go. We work all day … Well that’s not an…
Mirror, Mirror
Surely I am not the only person who wonders if their children were put forth onto this planet as…