Kids need mental break The Wellington Catholic District School Board is bringing wi-fi onto school…
Split Decision
Quarry capacity quandary
Don’t litter Some people are going to have their bathing suits in a twist this summer when…
Adolescent trick-or-treating
Shut’er down early Years ago, before we had children, my wife and I would keep a running…
Receiving Belgian royals
Diplomatic faux pas Diplomacy is an art. At least that is how I interpret news about trade…
Eliminating burial plots to save trees
Burial plots needed There are not many places left in Fergus to bury the dead. With one undeveloped…
Housing developments in rural areas
Let there be growth A 60-home development set to be built in the hamlet of Ospringe (in Erin)…
Senior (high school) pranks
Keep it harmless As the school year comes to an end for Wellington County high school students (no…
LCBO-run marijuana stores
Up in smoke It’s a marijuana monopoly. At least that’s how some users and dispensaries…
Lower the voting age to 16
‘Worth considering’ Voting is an essential rite of passage for any 18-year-old, but…
Ketchup conundrum
Price takes priority I’ll admit it. I have in the past purchased French’s ketchup…
Hydro rate cuts in Ontario
Wynne, cut it out If there was ever an appeal for votes, then Ontario Premier Kathleen…
Celebrating July 1 and Canada’s 150th
True north, strong and free O Canada, my home and my anchor. Some days I want to jump for joy with…
New dog licensing in Erin
Smart pet owners You can track your steps with your watch. You can stream music and video from your…
Government funded childcare
Children are expensive MoneySense puts the yearly figure of raising a child in Canada at $13,366;…
The most interesting election races
CW, Erin and WN In Centre Wellington, it will be interesting to see longtime councillor Fred Morris…