This story is unfortunate for the guy just trying to buy a chain saw (if that is in fact what happened) but most people in Canada are completely naive to the reality of what happens day in day out in the Prairies. People in Saskatchewan and Manitoba are not racists and if the average Canadian knew the type of crime that happened outside of headlines (especially between gangs), they would have nightmares. There are areas in Regina, Saskatoon, and Winnipeg that you don't go after a certain hour if you value your personal safety - this is not about racism, it's about common sense - the fact that it's mostly unspoken doesn't change the reality. Which Canadian cities have the highest rates of violent crime? What's happening? Perhaps the Globe should send some reporters to see for themselves.