Former football great remembered
Off field troubles with drugs hampered Mack Herron throughout his career.
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.
The Star Wars money making machine
As the money rolls in for the 7th movie, The Force Awakens, the numbers are truly staggering.
New law tries to protect pedestrians
East coast jaywalkers could be tagged with $700 fine.
America suffers international embarrassment over outrageous Trump
Trump’s antics reveal the ill political health afflicting the most powerful democracy on earth.
Time is running out to deal with climate change
Even if Climate Summit ends in unanimous agreement, which is highly unlikely, it’s probably still too late to stop what’s happening in the atmosphere.
The good, the bad and the ugly on the internet
As the national broadcaster suspends online reaction to stories about Canada’s Indigenous people, it may be time to reconsider anonymous comments.
Where will jobs come from in new economy?
In many cases, the jobs are just not there as they once were.
Grey Cup’s long and colourful history
I truly wonder if Lord Grey ever imagined anything like Canada’s Grey Cup celebrations.
Responding to terror
Isis thrives on fear and hatred. We must not be overwhelmed by either in these dark days.
A bit late … but winter is finally here!
I have lived on the prairies all my life, and I still marvel at the change of seasons.