Those who make a habit of reading daily newspapers may have spotted an obituary notice in early…
Suggestive power
Television viewers or movie watchers do not realize that subtly they are being bombarded by covert…
The trials and errors of writing a novel
Every writer who dreams big dreams imagines writing a best-selling novel. And the rest of us, who…
Good news
Not often do we get exceptionally good news from the bird world. But times are changing and…
Father-son stabbing incident turned into a farce
Samuel Soper was one of the better known men in 19th century Eramosa Township and Rockwood. He and…
Media problems
There is a common lament in the media sector: circulation is either flat or declining slightly,…
When long-term memory fails
In April 1971, as we looked forward to our move to South Africa, we planned to visit a conference…
Proud Canadian
Not often do I not find the time to do what I usually like to do, but this week happens to be one…
Harvey trial involved embezzlement, murder, execution
Over the years this column has offered accounts of various trials in the history of Wellington…
Becoming blurred
Even though several federal elections have revealed the split between the Conservatives’ and…
Great adventures never cease
Michael J. McManus, newspaper columnist and radio commentator, claims that adventure is a key…
Early Easter facts
Just so you know why Easter was early this year. Easter is always the first Sunday after the first…
Guelph accountant shot three members of his family
Last week’s column described the background of William H. Harvey, an…
Harvey arrested in Toronto after shooting wife, kids
Last week’s column described the actions of William H. Harvey on the morning of…
Marketing techniques
Nowadays the variety of consumer products on offer has exploded, not just from makers of branded…