Big banks take aim at credit unions
Feeling threatened by large numbers of Canadians joining credit unions, chartered banks call on Ottawa to prevent ‘other’ financial institutions from calling themselves ‘banks’.
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.
Exciting CFL product needs better scheduling
League’s new commissioner should rethink when games are played so fans can see all the action.
Celebrating one of the world’s greatest democracies
Our big birthday bash is about so much more than our relationship with those to the south of us.
CBC’s Chief Correspondent passes the torch on Canada Day
Peter Mansbridge can look back with pride on his half century in public broadcasting.
Pallister continues to confound
Manitoba Premier’s commemorative bike ride to Peguis First Nation misses the mark as he fails to meet with band members.
Southern politicians continue to ignore Churchill woes
As Churchill residents ask, “What about us?”, many in the south are silent.
CFL kicks off another season
League’s approach to players use of marijuana underscores differences between Canadian football and the NFL.
Northern exposure
Crisis in Churchill showing us just how bad things might get up north.
Remembering one of the country’s first reformers
A champion of many causes, Albert Henry George Grey may best be remembered for a silver cup he bought for $50 in 1909.
The cuts begin
Public sector firings not so humane or respectful, as Carolyne Buck just found out.