Opinion

Andrew Coyne has written two columns in the National Post dumping on the idea that journalism in Canada - in particular the journalism traditionally done by newspapers - is in need of support from the federal government.

"Are there any BMOs in this?" my dear customer asks. It takes me a moment to realize she's not asking about the bank. Sigh. Where do I start with this one? My husband and I own a fresh food retail store and catering company in Fergus, Ont.

Those of us who were around for Canada's 100th birthday can't help but be struck by the very different mood this year, as we mark the country's sesquicentennial.

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Canada's governor generals have been famous and infamous. They have played large parts in our country's history. In some cases, the contribution has been dramatic.

Last month, after Ontario mandated calorie counting on restaurant menus, Freshii Inc., the Toronto-based salads-soups-and-wraps healthy-eating chain, balked. The chain's motto is "count nutrients, not calories.

Ah, graduation time. A time for young people to cast off their high school chains and move on into the chains of adulthood. In honour of that, I present my sagely advise to grads everywhere. 1.

Humboldt does a terrific job remembering their history. On June 24 I had the opportunity to attend the Humboldt and District Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony and what a great event.

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