Walmart takes on credit card companies
World’s largest retailer will soon refuse to accept Visa cards in their Canadian stores in bid to reduce excessive credit card fees.
Veteran radio journalist, now working primarily as a writer, commentator and freelance voice. My regular commentary "Currie's Corner" is heard on CJNU ( Nostalgia Radio ) at 93.7 FM. Text and audio can be found at http://www.cjnu.ca/c-corner.shtml. I also do a daily newscast on CJNU, at about 7.15 & 8.15, every weekday morning. It's also posted on the CNC homepage.
Humble beginnings
The man who came to be known as Mr. Hockey had a start in the game that was light years away from the pampered nurturing of today’s top draft picks.
Changing face of Canadian media
Disappearing world of mainstream media claims another casualty.
Time to take bike safety seriously
As cycling becomes hugely popular, it seems to be riskier than ever.
Why is Bill Gates bullying me ?
Relentless tactics by software giant spawns industry bent on helping computer users to NOT install Microsoft’s Windows 10..
Hockey Night in California … in June!
On the outside, NOT looking in; Canadians tune out the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
A most interesting time in Canadian politics
Dramatic changes in political landscape the order of the day in Canada.
Is naked the new normal?
Clothing is optional at new restaurant opening in England.
When entertainers fall from grace
Audience responds to entertainers like Bill Cosby and Woody Allen who face sexual assault allegations.
Honeymoon is over
It’s deja vu all over again as Trudeau and the gang attempt to limit debate in Parliament.