Murray Wood: The poppy seems to be endangered in Canada these days

With Remembrance Day approaching, Murray Wood says he’s not seeing as many poppies as he used to. Wood says he hopes the poppy isn’t becoming less meaningful to Canadians as the years pass.

Murray Wood delivers sharp, insightful commentary with a blend of wit, skepticism and straight talk. Whether he’s exposing political maneuvering, celebrating cultural icons or unpacking life’s everyday quirks, he never holds back.

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Wed., Nov. 5: Canada’s projected deficit for this year is sitting at $78.3 billion, but Murray Wood says the federal government’s spending habits aren’t going to provide much short-term relief for struggling Canadians.

Tues., Nov. 4: Donald Trump is vowing to add more import taxes to Canada after taking umbrage with a TV ad aired by Ontario Premier Doug Ford, but Murray Wood says things may improve now that he’s got a token apology.

Mon., Nov. 3: Murray Wood says the real boys of autumn take centre stage this week. An incredible weekend of football is coming up with the Riders, Rams, Huskies and Hilltops all in playoff action.

Fri., Oct. 31: Every Friday, Murray Wood takes a look at the week’s news and decides who’s hot… and who’s not. This week, in a special Halloween edition, he highlights the Blue Jays and the Roughriders.

Thurs., Oct. 30: Murray Wood says Halloween is fun for kids and for the adults who raid their candy. But trying to con his 10-year-old daughter out of a certain treat turned out to be quite a bit harder than expected.