Arsing around; What are Canadian values? The Crown Can strike; Bill Lee on Jays fever
Arsing around with the New York Times crossword - Michael's essay: When is a naughty word is not really so very naughty after all? A playful look at the use and misuse of language, with the sober, staid New York Times leading the way. What are Canadian values and who decides?: The phrases have become campaign clichés - Canadian values, shared values, family values. But what are Canadian values? And how do they change over time? Workers pay high price after marathon Crown Can strike: A small but steadfast band of Canadian workers marched on a picket line for 22 long months. Their strike against Crown Can, a multinational American company, came to a distressing end. Ashley Walter's documentary is called "More Powerful Than God". "Spaceman" Bill Lee talks Blue Jays fever and bringing pro ball back to Montreal: One of baseball's most colourful, outspoken characters, pitcher Bill "The Spaceman" Lee, joins Michael to talk Jays, World Series hopes, and Canada's renewed passion for the game.
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Just arsing around - Michael's essay:
When is a naughty word not really so very naughty after all? A playful look at the use and misuse of language, with the sober, staid New York Times leading the way.
What does it mean to be Canadian? The phrases have become campaign clichés - Canadian values, shared values, family values. They are meant to persuade voters that politicians care about more than deficits, the GDP and international trade. But what are Canadian values? And how do they change over time?
"More Powerful Than God" - an Ashley Walters documentary: A small but steadfast band of Canadian workers marched on a picket line for 22 long months. Their strike against Crown Can, a multinational American company, came to a distressing end. They settled, but for a steep price.
Blue Jays Fever: One of baseball's most colourful, outspoken characters, pitcher Bill "The Spaceman" Lee, joins Michael to talk Jays, World Series hopes, and Canada's renewed passion for the game.
