Murray Wood: The day Canada Became a nation
April 9, 1917 was Easter Monday. On that date, 109 years ago, Canadian soldiers made history at Vimy Ridge. Murray Wood ...
Murray Wood says the many people politicizing the wildfires in Saskatchewan are more worried about being right than they are about the people who are actually suffering, and that’s not a good look.
Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.
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Listen to more commentary from Murray Wood:
Wed., June 4: The Stanley Cup Final begins on Wednesday night, but Murray Wood says the National Hockey League really needs to pick up the pace when it comes to the playoffs. Drop the puck, already!
Tues., June 3: Why do people have yards if they’re not going to care for them? Murray Wood is getting tired of seeing messy yards around the city, and he explores some of the issues in today’s commentary.
Mon., June 2: Murray Wood says the meeting in Saskatoon between Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s premiers offers a chance to reset the sometimes rocky relationship the provinces have with Ottawa.
Fri., May 30: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot and who’s not. This week’s “not” list includes the cyclists who ride slowly in traffic and those helping wildfires spread.
Thurs., May 29: Murray Wood takes a look at the wildfires burning in Saskatchewan, which are forcing people to flee their homes and cabins. He says we often hear about these fires being caused by human activity, and the weather isn’t helping.
