The past year has been a difficult one for most investors. After a precipitous decline, stock…
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Clifford Horticultural Society founded 50 years ago
There are about a dozen horticultural societies in Wellington County, and over the decades they…
Reinventing government is necessary
At long last a “revolution” is stirring in Canada that should entail better government.…
Blame it on Bubl
This is how rumours get started. I blame it all on Michael Bublé. Well, him and the…
When I fumble and fail
“I want you to go yourself Ray,” the boss, Bob, said. “He’s a really…
Old Farts
I know my editors are going to no doubt do a double take and reach for their blue-leaded editing…
An editor took a long trip by horse and buggy in 1876
Travel by road in the 19th century was something most people avoided as much as possible. The…
It all depends
What happens in China will have a profound impact on Canada’s business. Events in that Asian…
From horses to strobe lights
“How dear to this heart are the scenes of my childhood” – Samuel Woodworth. How…
Yummy mummy
I knew I was having a bad day when the first email in my inbox was from Victoria’s Secret…
Evolution
A lifetime is but a moment in the history of evolution but hindsight is foresight, and to integrate…
Elora-born man became noted American churchman
From time to time this column features a Wellington County native who has achieved success and…
Olympic gold: is it worth it?
I have never had much interest in watching any sports. This year, things began to change. While…
Post-podium panic
The Olympics are over. Now what? I cannot remember what we did before them and I haven’t a…
Kitchen gardens I
If your seed catalogue has not already arrived, now is the time that you get on the phone and ask…