NewCanadian articles: Canadian products, looking back at the Centennial, and a chat with Peter Mansbridge
The summer issue of The NewCanadian recently hit shelves (and The Globe And Mail), and I have three pieces for your reading pleasure.
- The first is a trip back to 1967 for Canada's Centennial celebrations. It was a remarkable year and there was something very unusual and uniquely Canadian about how the country chose to celebrate its birthday. (Download, PDF)
- My second feature is a look at the products and souvenirs that are seen as "authentically Canadian." Are we more than maple syrup and Mounties? (Download, PDF)
- The last is a Q&A with longtime CBC anchor Peter Mansbridge. (Download, PDF)
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