Despite the economic recession, discount stores have performed remarkably well. The profit gains…
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A Star falling over Victoria
Back in June, I told you about my daughter-in-law Starlene, a.k.a. Star, and her plan to jump out…
Water and air
In a younger year, preteen and beyond, I was exceptionally fortunate in having a chance extended…
Water and air
In a younger year, preteen and beyond, I was exceptionally fortunate in having a chance extended…
Joyriding railroaders narrowly avoided jail in 1913
The Canadian Pacific station at Guelph Junction, near Campbellville, about 14 miles southeast…
Twenty-five years
The once impossible dream has been, with this issue, surpassed. The 25th year has been…
More regulation
The agencies in charge of the regulation of our financial industry have failed. They have performed…
Pipes are calling
Most of us, whether or not we have Scottish blood, try to go along with the yearly cultural…
Son of Luther bootlegger had distinguished Toronto career
A decade ago, this column did a series on the career of Charles E. Romain, who was district…
Bart Russell
Not many of you readers within the realm of the Wellington Advertiser’s drop-off area will…
Youth crime
While the economy no doubt will continue to take centre stage in the public’s mind, the…
Will you, won’t you?
Anna and I just faced one of those episodes that brings people face-to-face with the uncertainty of…
Fascinating display of industrial history at Harriston library
It has long been my opinion that the pioneer period has received far too much emphasis in the…
Students are becoming strapped for funds
At this time of year, students are getting ready to attend a college or university. They have been…
Tackling big media
Have you ever watched one of those cop shows on TV? A cameraman goes on patrol with police and…