On the surface the following story that appeared in The Hamilton Spectator is just a local story of a store re-opening. Read a little closer however, the story provides a fascinating study of Canadian culture, including some history, rural vs. urban vs. suburban demographic trends, a iconic Canadian brand and more. Have a close read and see what you can pick up.
http://m.thespec.com/news-story/2882359-old-is-new-again-the-main-and-victoria-canadian-tire-gets-a-facelift/
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Where We've Come, Where We Are Going...
- Jason McGibbon
- I started this blog almost four years ago with the goal of sharing a weekly devotional thought based on something from pop culture. It was a fun challenge to have to find some reminder of the spiritual by looking at the material. As time has gone on however, the blog has been slowly changing, slowly becoming a bit more personal as I share more specifically the lessons I am learning as God continues to work in my life. As my family prepares to step out in faith into the next phase of ministry, it seems appropriate to use this forum to share about these new experiences as they happen. So here is a bit of what is going on in my life, the lessons being learned and the things that God is revealing to us...