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Mirror, Mirror
Surely I am not the only person who wonders if their children were put forth onto this planet as…
East Luther native had remarkable career in Oregon
Wellington County has produced a large number of people who achieved distinction elsewhere in North…
Cracking down on abuse of Canadas immigration system
Canada is an open and generous society. Every year, we welcome hundreds of thousands of immigrants…
Too many are ignoring all the warning signs coming from the markets
A medical doctor can list the warning signs of pending serious health problems. Similarly, an…
Old farmer’s advice
Ever since I moved to the corner farm with the rural route address in the hilly outback of…
A calculated risk
First term is almost over. It’s time for parent-teacher interviews. Twice a year, I meet the…
Donkey baseball was popular attraction in mid-20th century
Donkey baseball was a popular attraction at civic gatherings a half century and more ago in the…
With the right approach, a vibrant downtown becomes possible
This columnist was a member of the task force formed to help improve downtown Kitchener. There were…
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Pop stars and chipmunks have invaded my iPod. Unbeknownst to me, my iTunes music library has been…
Prayer
With Thanksgiving and Remembrance Day just under our belts and Christmas on the way, coupled with…
Three hotels operated at Marden in the 19th century
Hotels were the key businesses at most of the small hamlets founded in the 19th century. There were…
Unions need to spend some time to reinvent themselves
Over the recent past, unions here have not acted sensibly. Their conduct has harmed their cause and…
Merriment mayhem in the household
Deck the halls with boughs of holly. Yeah, it should be so easy. Try decorating a Christmas tree…
Its winter
This past morning, at first light, when I looked out my second-floor bed and sitting room window,…