But then the man who thought the two MLAs were on the right track added "and you can say that came from a republican", which also was not necessarily that heartening if you are planning to canvassfor votes around unionist areas of Lagan Valley or South Down.
And our canvass of the scientific landscape for evidence of fast risers spotlit some of the hottest new fields in understanding the genome and the brain.
Volunteers for the National Trust for Historic Preservation canvass neighborhoods to talk to people about the value of their homes, and teach them how to combat mold or remove sheetrock themselves.
Wannabe interns should canvass the Internet, libraries and job guides for as many addresses and contact names as possible, and then hit them with professional-looking resumes and cover letters.