I love trend watching. Trends help us see how society is changing. Here's some trends I noticed:
• U.S. chains eyeing expected retail boom in Canada
• Coffee shop chain increase is canary in a coal mine
• Too old for pediatrician, seeking family doc
• Instagram posts show minister courting the ethnic vote
• Taking a look at the results of the Canadian Chef Survey
• Price of food in Canada could jump between 5 and 7 per cent
• Mother accused of drowning daughters weeps in court at photos of their bodies
• 16-year sentence for Toronto 18 terror ringleader
• Williams case won't prompt Canadian Forces to change privacy rules
• Pope says ethics could help repair world economy
• Ontario police search for rightful winner of $12.5-million lottery
• Bob Barker to spend own money on Toronto elephants if they are sent to sanctuary
• G20-ready Toronto takes advantage of empty streets
• G8 summit protesters shut down streets
• Food mogul was passionate about life and family
• Thief "feared for life" in shopkeeper takedown
I've covered some of Canada's most important business news stories. Here's a sampling:
• TMX looks at Maple offer after shareholders nix merger with London.
• U.S. stores expanding into Canada ahead of anticipated spending boom
• Manufacturers wave maple leaf to marketing advantage
• Blockbuster Closing, Sale At 146 Stores
• Resource firms buying bargains; mergers, acquisitions humming
• Canadian Tire buys sports store chain Forzani
It’s a journalist’s job to make understanding the world easier for their readers, viewers and listeners. That’s why I think service pieces with how-to tips are so important. Here’s some I wrote:
• Beat higher food cost through smart shopping
• All-inclusives cheaper but there's a downside
• Group buys save cash, but watch for conditions
• How to do March Break on the cheap (or free)
• Membership cards touted as solution to lottery fraud
• 60 years later, European war kids still seek Canadian dads
• When nuptials are called off, you need a wedding un-planner
• Canada: destination for infertile couples
• Carving a niche
• Gordon Pinsent battles with intense pain
• Tour offers visitors to Indiana town a taste of Michael Jackson's modest childhood
• Camp Rock 2 Star prefers Canada to L.A.
• Broadcaster Peter Gzowski had secret child, dark side: Biographer
• Fans camp out for days as line grows to get MMVA wristbands
