I have a confession to make. I didn’t really miss the CBC all that much during the first few weeks of the lockout.
But then the disaster in New Orleans happened and I suddenly found myself lost without Peter Mansbridge.
I’ve been following all of the awfulness online and in the newspapers. But it isn’t the same. This is a story that belongs to television.
Because I have basic cable, I haven’t been able to watch CNN or any of the other all-news channels. The local newscasts are useless. Unless you’re interested in weather and traffic and inane banter about pig-catching contests.
CTV national news is supposed to be good but it’s not on until 11 p.m. and that’s way past my bedtime. Over on Newsworld, it’s nothing but chirping crickets.
The New Orleans disaster has made me realize, among other things, how much I miss The National.
It was on at a reasonable hour. It was in-depth (or as in-depth as television news can be). It seemed balanced and fair. Maybe even a little boring, which is way better than the alternative -- flashy graphics and helmet hair and warp-speed pacing.
I tried watching the BBC “World” Report but found it too Euro-centric (hello? cricket scores?).
We know New Orleans will never be the same again. But what will happen to the CBC when the lockout is over?
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