Not many times in life do I get to play the role of superhero, so when the opportunity arises, I…
Fergus did not emerge as largest centre in Wellington until 1920s
An interesting exercise for those interested in both local history and business history is to…
Hugh Templin’s continued efforts for dams in the early 1930s
The history of flood control and associated conservation measures has been a theme pursued by this…
Emmissions
Air quality is critical to our health. Research from the Ontario Medical Association concludes that…
The open road
My temporary solution to life’s challenges can be answered in two words: road trip. I…
Not a sinecure
There should be more discussion about corporate directorships, something that ultimately affects…
Butterflies
We have had a short stretch of exceedingly good weather up here in cattle country. There have been…
Arthur area residents pioneered in agricultural innovation
In the first decades of the 20th century, Arthur Township developed a tradition of novelty in…
Better explanations needed
The actions of the central banks, the Bank of Canada and the Federal Reserve System have a profound…
Lost Together
I’m certain that whole restraining order issue is now null and void, so I can talk about my…
Lucky 13
It was the early morning of Wednesday the 13th that I parked my butt on the lean-back office chair…
Highway departments undertook paving despite 1930 Depression
This column has touched on the subject of highway and road improvements during the 1920s several…
The wider gap
Inequality in Canada is rising, an unfortunate trend, creating a gap that is very harmful to the…
Rain, go away!
“Rain, rain, go away, come again some other day.” That was a childhood chant that…
Under the stars
I’m not bragging but, when Blue Rodeo came to town for Riverfest Elora last Saturday, they…