On Oct. 18, the government of Canada announced an agreement-in-principle with the European Union…
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Wet and sticky
This past couple of days I found myself taking advantage of the few hours of early afternoon sun,…
Reform Act
On Dec. 3, I introduced the Reform Act, 2013 in the House of Commons. The Reform Act is an effort…
Snow, again
“Snow, snow, go away, come as drops of rain in the month of May.” That was my sentiment…
Short-termism
A major puzzle in the current economic scene is the absence of business investment. Corporate…
Drought of 1929 anticipated problems of 1930s along Grand River
Spring floods and summer droughts have been subjects addressed in this column over the years. There…
Take my advice
Somebody once asked me to describe myself in one word. My response flew out of my mouth before I…
My folks
I know the secret to a happy marriage because I am the product of one. It’s as simple as…
House spouse
Once upon a time, I envisioned a future where I would be the breadwinner in the family. I wanted to…
One piece
Nothing could have prepared the Carpenter for this moment. It was inevitable. He knew this day…
Man in training
Believe it or not, I went camping in a tent for a whole night. No hydro, no coffee and with…
The open road
My temporary solution to life’s challenges can be answered in two words: road trip. I…
Epidemic of barn fires in 1930 stirred fire marshal
Last week’s column described a few of the series of fires in Wellington County in the summer…
Fall has fallen
As I sit down before my computer tonight, I have just watched a beautiful sunset. The sky was the…
Migration
The migration of birds, both spring and fall, has always been a fascinating time for me. Why do…
