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NewCanadian articles: Weapons in Canadian prisons, Just for Laughs Gags and a conversation with Samantha Bee

Craig Silverman — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 14:23:22 +0000

The November 2005 issue of The NewCanadian of course came out several months ago (okay, eight months ago), but I neglected to put up my articles form that issue. So here we are. As usual, I wrote three pieces: two features and one Q&A. The Q&A was with Canadian Samantha Bee and you can download the PDF here.
One of the features was about the kind of weapons that are fashioned by inmates and smuggled into prisons. I spoke with several corrections officers from across Canada who shared their stories about weapons, brawls and what they say is a lack of protection for them. Get the PDF here.
I also wrote a feature about the Gags television show. You know the one: the Canadian show with no dialog, just tons of silly pranks played on unsuspecting pedestrians. Well, it's arguably the most successful Canadian-produced television show ever. It airs in 80 countries and on 70 airlines. I took a look at why this seemingly inane show is such a powerful global success. Unfortunately, you'll have to wait for this PDF. Sorry.

NewCanadian articles: Canadian products, looking back at the Centennial, and a chat with Peter Mansbridge

Craig Silverman — Thu, 08 Sep 2005 00:55:29 +0000

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)

NewCanadian Articles: Aid workers in crisis, commerce with a conscience, Bryan Adams Q&A

Craig Silverman — Thu, 25 Aug 2005 01:15:00 +0000

Just catching up on some clips from the Spring issue of the NewCanadian.

One story in particular struck home for me. I had a chance to sit down with a friend-of-a-friend who had spent the last few years of his life as an aid worker in some of the most troubled parts of the world. Hearing his story and then looking into the toll that this type of work takes on aid workers was fascinating and challenging. (Download, PDF)

My second feature is about companies that are trying to incorporate social responsibility into their operations. (Download, PDF)

The last story is a chat with rocker Bryan Adams. (Download, PDF)

Canadian peacekeepers in their own words

Craig Silverman — Thu, 14 Jul 2005 02:56:00 +0000

This is a feature article I did for The NewCanadian in its Fall 2004 issue. I spoke with three current and former Canadian peacekeepers and wrote their stories in their words. The tale from Major Ron MacEachern, of the Army Infantry, was particularly powerful.

Download the article here. (PDF)

Prostitution in Canada

Craig Silverman — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 03:15:00 +0000

This Summer 2004 NewCanadian cover article takes a hard look at the reality of prostitution in Canada

Download the article here. (PDF)

New religion or cult?

Craig Silverman — Tue, 05 Jul 2005 03:05:00 +0000

In this NewCanadian feature (Spring 2004) I attend a meeting of the Raelians and look at new religions that are often branded as cults.

Download it here. (PDF)