When a company stumbles into a successful business model, it is sometimes said to have found a licence to print money. This fanciful phrase literally came true 94 years ago in the small town of LeRoy, Sask. A recent article on the Canada’s History website, which is run by Canada’s National History Society, recently told […] Read more
Tag Archives Bruce Dyck
Penny pinching goes to the next level
I’ve never been one of those people who are obsessed with getting a deal. If it means driving across town to save $4 on a toaster or three cents a litre on gas, I’m not interested. After all, my time is valuable and isn’t to be expended frivolously. However, after saying all that, you’ll never […] Read more
Memories of Halloween from yesteryear
Growing up on a farm meant we didn’t have the same access to the dense rows of neighbourhood candy distribution outlets (houses) as did my city friends at Halloween. But while I don’t have many vivid memories of trick or treating in those days, I do remember pillowcases full of candy, so my parents obviously […] Read more
