Hey HeyHey.

[DrWeird]

I figured I'd ask a Canadian journalist this, but I figure other people might have an answer to.

On the US news, they say: "...and the victim was rushed to a hospital."

Whereas on Canadian news (rest of the english speaking world?), they say: "... and the victim was rushed to hospital."

What's the deal?

[achtung_circus]

1. Saying that the victim was rushed to A hospital is redundant

unless the victim is in several pieces.

Conversely, Americans will say "a couple hundred", whereas a Canadian will say "a couple of hundred"

[Droopy]

2. Same thing with university

Some say, "Are you taking classes at the university?"

Others say, "Are you taking classes at university?"

What's the deal?

[Deja Q]

3. Formality?

American English is a less formal version that probably evolved out of Americans' dislike of the British.

A pity. I rather prefer the formal version...

Edit: Spelling

[Shakespeare]

4. When you say that subject line out loud, it sounds like....

Duwayne from What's Happening. ;-)

[Droopy]

5. Or Fat Albert.