The News Never Stops

“The news doesn’t stop on Mondays. Neither should your paper.”

This new advert from the Globe and Mail found on newsstands is a little jab at their national competitor, the National Post. The Post has decided again to opt out of printing Monday papers for the summer months to help out with their budgeting. I agree with the Globe that news doesn’t stop Mondays and newspapers should be in print every day to inform the public. I do, however, find it ironic that the Globe and Mail would make such a tongue-in-cheek remark when they themselves do not have a Sunday paper. And no, the “Weekend Edition” delivered on Saturdays does not accommodate all the Saturday news that would be fit to print on Sundays. Shouldn’t the advertising sector realize that the news doesn’t stop on Sundays either? Neither should their paper.

The EdgeWalk: A Thrill for Some, Too Much for Others

Starting this August, Toronto’s CN Tower, once proud owner of the title “World’s Tallest Freestanding Building”, will be adding a new feature to the tower: the EdgeWalk. Quite simply, it is a 20-30 minute hands-free walk around of the tower at 356 metres above the city. These walkers will find themselves just above the restaurant at the top, strapped into the building while wearing a special outfit harnessing them to the building. From there, they are free to lean forward and look down at the city below, all without any glass or screen blocking their view. In other words, it’s terrifying. 

When I first told a friend of mine about the EdgeWalk, she replied quite simply: “That sounds like a bad idea.” Surely safety must be at the primary concern of most people, but the safety standards have apparently surpassed expectations according to the official website. Others might determine that the $175 price tag is a bit too much for the thrill. I would argue that what good is money if not for a grand and unforgettable experience.