“There’s a bluebird on our windowsill, there’s a rainbow in the sky.” That…
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Conestoga Egg Farm operated hatchery in 1916
During the first half of the twentieth century the Arthur area had a reputation as a centre for egg…
Behind bars
It was during a recent day trip to the Toronto Zoo that I was struck with the realization that most…
Rampant corruption
A smoothly functioning and honest investment industry is essential for our economy to flourish.…
Laughter
Though my chuckle bucket, due to masses of email, near runneth over, it is not too often that we…
Fifty shades of red
I have a confession to make. Fifty Shades of Grey found its way into my personal library. Will Jane…
Time marches on
It’s bragging time again, and I’m kind of proud of it. The fact is, the article you are…
A turning point
Clearly, the economy now is at a major turning point; what economists call “an inflection…
Drifting snow paralyzed Wellington County in 1918
Over the years this column has carried accounts of some of the major winter storms that have struck…
Coal shortage aggravated wartime conditions during First World War
Last week’s column noted that the scarcity of coal in 1917 forced the railways to cut back on…
Rebalancing
When trends change, it usually takes some time for the general public to recognize what is taking…
Home
They say you once you leave a place, you can never go home again. It’s true. Sometimes…
Butterflies
Butterflies, and I’m not talking about butterflies in my stomach. The three score years and…
Couple fined $10 each for assault while seizing a child
In February of 1942 a farm family in Eramosa Township endured what today might be called a home…
Corporate governance
Long-overdue changes in corporate governance are taking place. Hitherto, shareholders and boards of…