Electing a top story
Often times on a day like today, when something like the provincial election is obviously going to be the top story, I like to suggest - tongue firmly in cheek - that we give greater coverage to something less significant, just to be different!
One thing you have to know about my approach to working is that I take the news seriously, but myself not so much and I will say just about anything to get a laugh. And that’s what my “other story” idea is all about! Humour!
Today, barring something we can’t even bear to think about, there is no “other” story. We are choosing our MPPs and premier and deciding whether to change the way the electoral system works.
Many editorial writers and pundits will tell you it’s your duty to get out and cast a ballot. They’ll say you’re a bad person and a disloyal Canadian if you don’t do it. While all of that may be true, I also believe that you should stay home and do something else if you haven’t bothered to inform yourself about the issues or the candidates. Quite frankly - and I have said this before - I don’t want my well thought-out vote cancelled by a randomly placed X.
680News will have results for you as soon as they’re available after the polls close at 9 p.m. and comprehensive morning-after coverage tomorrow.