One of the important medical men in Wellington County’s history is Dr. Stephen Lett, who…
Opinion
Summer nights
It was a beautiful summer night. The sun was setting, with the moon already bright and full in the…
Rash of barn fires hit the Guelph area in 1896 and 1897
Fire was a constant fear of 19th century property owners. Towns and villages maintained volunteer…
Beatty firm marked 60th anniversary with big celebration in 1934
Fergus celebrated its centennial in 1933. It seems that the managers of the Beatty Brothers…
Farmers political picnic in 1897 featured notable speakers
Today there are very few people who know of the Patrons of Industry, but in the heyday of the…
Mirror, Mirror
Surely I am not the only person who wonders if their children were put forth onto this planet as…
New Afghanistan role
On Nov. 16, our government announced a new role for Canada’s military in Afghanistan. Next…
Maryborough native had distinguished career in U.S.
Another name to add to the list of Wellington natives who achieved distinction elsewhere is that of…
Inflation
Time flies, leaving me doubting the fact that spring is getting closer only one day at a time. In…
Spring Fever
Somewhere in the county there is a little, orange-breasted robin suffering post-traumatic stress…
No bathing beauty
Somebody find me an airbrush. I am about to enter the public forum of a family vacation water park…
Royal advice
My invitation did not arrive. I was not on the Royal Wedding guest list. It’s okay. I…
Like riding a bike
You’ve heard the expression “It’s just like riding a bike.” That is…
Small drop in gold price was nothing but a blip
Recently, gold has taken a hit from profit-taking. Investors have been switching out of that sector…
Perfect Day
I never thought this day would come, but it arrived. Today was the day my children were…