COMMENTARY: Waiting for Ontario to recognize that home heating is essential
Heating is an essential need in the world’s fifth-coldest country, so Mike Stafford wants to know why there is sales tax on heating. Continue reading
The Morning Show
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Mike Stafford and Supriya Dwivedi push beyond the headlines, providing a mix of informed opinion and compelling analysis listeners won’t find anywhere else. They’ll also be joined daily by the charismatic Jeff McArthur, co-host of The Morning Show on Global, for candid conversation on developing stories throughout the morning.
COMMENTARY: We all have to go some time, and the need for funerals connects us all
Funerals seem to transcend every belief, culture, border and race. Mike Stafford says he finds that cool. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Are indebted Canadians foolhardy or prey?
Canadians should be responsible for their own debts, but Mike Stafford says Canadian banks and lenders have to share some responsibility, as well. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canadian kids bring home terrible fitness report card
Want kids to be more active? Ease off on the programming and give them more free time to get out and play, Mike Stafford says. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: A chef, a designer and emotional triggers
The suicides of Anthony Bourdain and Kate Spade hit close to home for Mike Stafford. ‘Do not, please do not, immediately conclude suicide is a selfish decision.’ Continue reading
COMMENTARY: I (almost) lost it at the movies
Mike Stafford on cinema, cinemas, Cineplex, CGI … and grilled cheese. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Let’s find ‘the lost boys’ before we lose them to the ‘manosphere’
Girls have the social justice movement to advocate for them, while Mike Stafford says boys facing pressures are expected to figure things out for themselves. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Gatineau police arrest journalist for committing journalism
What did French language CBC journalist Antoine Trépanier do to merit his arrest by Gatineau Police? He committed journalism. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canada’s media oversimplifies Indo-Canadian relations
Justin Trudeau’s trip to India was not only a debacle, Supriya Dwivedi says it also led to a number of oversimplifications from Canada’s media on India. Continue reading