As Canadians - we are sometimes accused of having trouble with our identity. We often compare ourselves unfavourably to Americans. But we happen to have a lot of subtle, but really cool things about our culture that sets us apart quite nicely. Cases in point:
One of our TV newsmagazine programs (W5) picked the song Fool's Overture by Supertramp as its theme. Not after Supertramp became retro or clasic rock, but back in the 70's and 80's.
CBC television, often criticized for being boring and ineffectual, aired Kids in the Hall in prime time. This is something the US would never have dreamed of doing back then, what with guys pretending to be girls, being intimate with each other, etc.
I can also remember a time when the CBC couldn't air their regular programming one Sunday, so they filled the slot with Pink Floyd Live in Pompeii. I remember the day clearly and was in awe regarding this daring time filler.
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I can watch CBC Windsor 9, if the atmospheric conditions are right. I think the programing is ok, but it's certainly different than here in Michigan.
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