Despite the economic recession, discount stores have performed remarkably well. The profit gains…
Opinion
Guelph Township man shot couple walking on railway tracks
John Hazle was not a typical British immigrant to Canada. When he arrived in Ontario about 1870 he…
Harriston plant was a pioneer in ice cream production
At the end of the 19th century the town of Harriston boasted an economy that was as diverse and…
Palmerston contended with high welfare costs in 1936
The great depression of the 1930s was a difficult period for municipal councils in Ontario. Much of…
1918 influenza epidemic struck all corners of the county
Last week’s column described the appearance of Spanish influenza in the…
Snow removal fantasy
One of the ironies for Canadians is we act surprised when the first snow storm hits. We act…
The generation gap
As Keith sat in the den looking through two open doors into the sun room, a smile flickered across…
Truth or titillation
Many of us who write for a living or work in radio and television, too often forget that our own…
From horses to strobe lights
“How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood” – Samuel Woodworth. How…
Laughter after 70
Every Thursday morning, Anna and I go to a coffee hour. Well, actually, more than Anna…
Examples on four legs
Ever had a horse hug you? Personally, I’ve been stepped on by a horse, kicked at by a horse…
Planting time
Hey, hey folks; it’s planting time again, so get up and get at it. I jumped the gun a little…
Garage sale
Whoops, sorry, I just lied to you. It wasn’t a garage sale – it was a carport sale.…
His transgression; my guilt
The ongoing reports of drunk driving punctuate the fact that our society has not solved the…
Underground economy
Not often do I write an “I told you so” column, but let me suggest that you hang this…