Rosemary Counter
Rosemary Counter is a journalist and writer known for her engaging storytelling and ability to capture personal experiences. In a recent article, she showcased the humorous and candid reflections of children’s author Robert Munsch on his first job in the French countryside, providing readers with a glimpse into his unexpected summer of farming and self-discovery.
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For author Jay Pitter, Black public joy is a lively movie theatre
Canada· 2026-03-01
Rosemary Counter is the journalist who conducted the interview with Francis Scarpaleggia.
For Canada’s House Speaker, going for a plunge brings joy and calm amid the noise of politicsCanada· 2026-01-29
Their answers – as told to writers Rosemary Counter and Katherine Singh – might inspire you to think about ways to invite and cultivate joy in your life.
How to find your joy in the year ahead? Six Canadians offer their tipsCanada· 2025-12-25
Rosemary Counter is the person to whom Michael Hunter's story is told.
For chef Michael Hunter, foraging fills a primal urgeCanada· 2025-10-08
Rosemary Counter is the writer who narrated Mae Martin's experiences.
For comic Mae Martin, the improv stage is blissCanada· 2025-09-17
Rosemary Counter conducted the interview with Graham Greene.
A first job that showed actor Graham Greene the perks of not being in the spotlightCanada· 2025-09-02
Rosemary Counter is the person to whom Cameron Bailey's story is told.
A summer job at a newspaper taught TIFF’s Cameron Bailey the art of working on deadlineCanada· 2025-08-31
The article is told to Rosemary Counter.
The pet-sitting job that showed A&W Canada CEO Susan Senecal the value of hard workCanada· 2025-08-23
Rosemary Counter is the author of the piece recounting Adrienne Clarkson's experiences.
The department store job that taught Adrienne Clarkson what work happiness meansCanada· 2025-07-12
Rosemary Counter is the writer who narrated Tantoo Cardinal's summer job experience.
The summer job that put actor Tantoo Cardinal at the heart of a tiny Alberta townCanada· 2025-06-21
As told to Rosemary Counter.
The summer that Joshua Jackson realized he wasn’t a morning personCanada· 2025-06-14
Rosemary Counter is the person to whom Brian Greenspan's experiences are told.
Lawyer Brian Greenspan’s summer on Niagara tour bus taught him an unexpected lessonCanada· 2025-06-07
The article is told to Rosemary Counter.
The summer Sook-Yin Lee spent in a noodle costume changed her life foreverCanada· 2025-05-31
The article is told to Rosemary Counter.
Robert Munsch’s first job in the French countryside turned out to be a stinky situationCanada· 2025-05-24