Happy Canada Day across the pond for tomorrow, 1 July. Canada House was constructed at the end of the Victorian era and was considered to be one of the best cotton warehouses in Manchester.
How shameful and embarassing then that the Canadian government cuts caused the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to pull the plug on their voice to the world for 65+ years, Radio Canada International, only last Sunday. This despite many protests from listeners all over the world. It was one of my favourite stations. The RCI Action Committee tried its best to save the service. I hope somehow it may return one day in its former glory with Maple Leaf Mailbag and The Link. http://rciaction.org/blog/
Linked to the Weekly Top Shot blog .
It is terrible news about Radio Canada Int. We've got a terrible government at the moment, and I'd like to think the damage to our international reputation doesn't extend beyond this...but it does. Nevertheless, I'll celebrate Canada Day tomorrow with a bit of hope.
ReplyDeleteYay! However, Canada Day is tomorrow - July 1st :-)
ReplyDeleteYes, that's what I said in the first sentence ;-)
DeleteHappy Canada Day!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful building. It is a shame that traditions are lost in bad economic times. Tough decisions to make and tough to take.
Darryl and Ruth :)
A very appropriate photo for the text. Congratulations on how you linked both, and of course, Happy Canada Day to all Canadians!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a charming facade and I love the doorway.Your picture is magnificent with the tree frame detail, you are such a great photographer, well done!
ReplyDeletehugs and a nice Sunday
Léia
beautiful architecture!
ReplyDeleteWhat an absolutely stunning building. Happy Canada day to all Canadians!
ReplyDeleteThat is absolutely regrettable that they pull the plug on Radio Canada. What A shame.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful building. Hope the interior is just as well-maintained.
Happy Canada Day!
Lovely building and beautifully composed. Seems most governments around the world are making unpopular cuts....
ReplyDeleteThanks for the good wishes! We do have a horrible government right now - I just hope we survive their cuts without many more terrible losses.
ReplyDeleteYes, unfortunately our current government doesn't see any merit in the CBC. Little to do with finance, more to do with their dislike of all the "lefties" that work there.
ReplyDeleteI'll celebrate Canada Day, rain or shine, regardless of the buffoons in Ottawa!
Oh that's sad about the radio station, it is an unfortunate reality of life in these worldwide economic crisis... love your shot Chrissy... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #37!
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