Tag Archives: Canada

Carte Blanche and Blue

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Paul

Okay, here we go. Picture a box of cereal placed vertically onto the conveyor belt at a grocery store checkout. It is a tall, proud, imposing figure, like the stone wall Whomp character in Mario Party games that just shows … Continue reading →

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Together at the Olympics

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Paul

Together. It is a word that has been used a lot over the last year and a half. It has been added to slogans. It is softly spoken to us in radio advertisements. It is plastered on large canvases, which … Continue reading →

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Tokyo 2020: After 16 Days

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Paul

As the final medals are being handed out, I’m realizing that the last two weeks have gone by way too fast. I don’t want the Olympics to end. Fortunately, the Winter Olympics are only six months away and all eyes … Continue reading →

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Tokyo 2020: After 14 Days

Posted on August 6, 2021 by Paul

As we speedwalk our way through the final days of the Tokyo Olympics, here are some of the Olympians and events that have caught my attention over the last few days. Canadian Women’s Soccer TeamI love this team. As I’m … Continue reading →

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Tokyo 2020: After 10 Days

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Paul

Well, the Olympics are almost over. Already. The one thought that I’ve been unable to shake since the Olympics began is just how much of the Olympic experience was robbed of the athletes. They finish their event and are on … Continue reading →

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2021 NBA Draft: Toronto Raptors

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Paul

At the NBA Draft Lottery in June, the Toronto Raptors were most likely to end up with the 8th pick in the Draft. But then! Their number was drawn and they moved up to the 4th pick. It was very … Continue reading →

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Who Will The Leafs Get This Offseason?

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Paul

It is back to the drawing board for the Toronto Maple Leafs, after another disappointing playoff exit. We don’t have to talk about it. The offseason is a safe space, though. New players come in, optimism is renewed, and we … Continue reading →

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Tokyo 2020: After 3 Days

Posted on July 26, 2021 by Paul

I love sports, which means I love the Olympics. I’ll watch any event that is on. If I have to learn the rules or the optimal strategy, I will pay attention and learn it. And it doesn’t matter if it’s … Continue reading →

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This Isn’t About 1967

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Paul

Back in the 90s and very early 2000s, CBC ran various montages during the Stanley Cup Playoffs featuring the song, “The Chance May Never Come Again“. It was, essentially, hockey’s version of “One Shining Moment” and romanticized the game in … Continue reading →

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Tim and Sid

Posted on January 23, 2021 by Paul

On Thursday, Sid Seixeiro announced that he would be leaving Tim and Sid on February 26, to become the new co-host of Breakfast Television, starting March 10. As a long time fan of the show, and the duo, it was … Continue reading →

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