Tag Archives: Canada

Was He Born This Way or Did Life Make Him?

Posted on June 6, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Marty Life Is Short (2026) I’m not a fan of Martin Short. Some would consider that sacrilege. His SCTV family definitely think he’s the funniest Canadian comedian ever. Over-the-top, I would say. But what about the man, under those masks? … Continue reading →

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The Final Gordon, Canada’s Original “Rowdyman”

Posted on May 29, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Gordon Pinsent (July 12, 1930 – February 25, 2023) Sometimes, peoples’ favourites come in threes: Gordon Lightfoot, Gordie Downie, and this man, Gordon Pinsent. (Of course, there’s also Gordie Howe, after all we are Canadian.) This birth time is on … Continue reading →

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Their Lead Singer was Tragically Hip

Posted on May 28, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Gord Downie (February 6, 1964 – October 17, 2017) Imagine being born three days before The Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan Show. That has to count for something, doesn’t it? Gord’s story is one of triumph and, ultimately, … Continue reading →

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Named Next Governor-General of Canada Yesterday

Posted on May 6, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Louise Arbour (February 10, 1947) The issue of a Governor-General being fully bilingual must have been the deciding factor in her nomination by Prime Minister Mark Carney. Ms. Arbour’s life story is interesting, to say the least. She attended convent … Continue reading →

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This Shouldn’t Come as a Surprise

Posted on April 20, 2026 by cdsmiller17

Mark Carney‘s Inspiration is Sir Isaac Brock They say if you wait long enough, people reveal who they really are. In this case, our Prime Minister went on TV last night to discuss the ongoing situation with the American administration. … Continue reading →

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How to Fake It When You Can’t Make It @ Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Joy to the World (2025) No, this is not a Hallmark movie. The false front of the perfect Christmas dinner with the perfect family is what this film is lampooning. But it’s not funny. It’s not even perfectly pathetic, because … Continue reading →

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A “Reverse Mrs. Doubtfire”? No, Not Really

Posted on December 11, 2025 by cdsmiller17

My Secret Santa (2025) A bit of a fluffy snowflake, this one. The suspension of belief helps, but it also interferes with the enjoyment of the two main stars interacting. (And this was filmed in Kamloops, BC, last February.) To … Continue reading →

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It Didn’t Occur to Me that the Conservatives Would Rebel

Posted on November 7, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Pierre Poilievre’s Leadership is in Trouble When I compared the 2025 Budget with Carney’s birth chart, I neglected to see how it would affect Poilievre. Did he not see that his actions and words were divisive? He didn’t read the … Continue reading →

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A Peek Behind the Curtains

Posted on November 3, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Canada Federal Budget (November 4, 2025) In my dream last night, a shocking image was shown to me, and I won’t go into the intimate details, but I can tell you that whatever happens, a general election may be triggered … Continue reading →

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She’s Always Been One to Dress Up

Posted on October 31, 2025 by cdsmiller17

Katy Perry (October 25, 1984) At least she and Justin Trudeau have that in common. With news cycles distracting us from the usual suspects, we are starting to see pictures of Justin and Katy together as a new couple. Of … Continue reading →

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