Love this delightful essay in the Globe and Mail comparing and contrasting Canada and the United States — via a love letter to Corner Gas. Worth the read!
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What a fantastic tribute to Corner Gas, one of my favourite shows. Thanks for sharing that. Sigh. Time to go pull out Season One and start watching all over again.