For the last few weeks, the TV channels have been preoccupied with the Ottawa protest and the Olympic Games. In the same time frame, I have been impressed by the quality of the Atlantic Canada travel advertising.
In priority order, my vote would go to Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, then perhaps Nova Scotia or New Brunswick third.
The advertisements showing stunning landscapes, combined with community spirit — makes Heather and me want to jump on a ferry and return to the West Coast of Newfoundland, and reacquaint ourselves with these hidden treasures.
Sunday, I caught the beginning of Cross-Country Checkup on the radio. Ian Hanomansing read an email from Rob Bright, Extinction Rebellion making the comparison between the protest at Last Hope camp in Annapolis County and the protest we have been observing in Ottawa.
We still hope that this government will adopt a more enlightened approach to the management of Crown Lands in the province.
Finally, Heather and I were in Greenwood yesterday. We stopped for a drive-through coffee at Tim Horton’s. We were behind a RCMP car.
When we reached the window, the server explained that our coffees had been ’paid-forward’. This made our day. We, of course, had to reciprocate to the next in line. Small gestures of kindness.
Acknowledgements
Edward added the graphics and links. Heather provided the company.
Ernest Blair Experiment 