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My Beloved Ingrid

Recalling how this shy cowboy met the love of his life

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February/March 2018
Land Of Opportunity
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Land Of Opportunity

Escaping Communism to seek freedom and a new life in Canada

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February/March 2018
Car Gazing
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Car Gazing

There’s much joy to be had in reflecting on a car that’s been such a big part of your life

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February/March 2018
Adapting To Life In A Foreign World
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Adapting To Life In A Foreign World

Even with family ties in India, trying to ’fit in’ was a challenge but worth the effort

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February/March 2018
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The Beaver Within

After several years, many miles and lots of hard work, two brothers brought the creation of ‘Mr. Beaver’ to life

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February/March 2018
Hooray For Hiking
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Hooray For Hiking

A lively fall festival in Ontario celebrates sport, food and the arts

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August/September 2017
Izzy's Story
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Izzy's Story

The legacy of a Canadian soldier and the power of love

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August/September 2017
Making History
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Making History

Writing plaques calls for accurate research, the ability to identify and convey key details succinctly, and a passion for history

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August/September 2017
Bright - Eyed And Bushy - Tailed
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Bright - Eyed And Bushy - Tailed

It was a nice surprise when this chipper critter came calling

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August/September 2017
Sharing The Road
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Sharing The Road

The family that rides together, stays together.

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August/September 2017
Visualizing The Dream
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Visualizing The Dream

Finding inspiration in music, family and friends was key to overcoming adversity

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December/January 2019
A First Christmas In Canada
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A First Christmas In Canada

Irish eyes were indeed smiling on Christmas Eve in 1963

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December/January 2019
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Christmas On The Farm

After the chores were done, family fun, lots of food and good cheer took centre stage

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December/January 2019
Canada's Singing Newfoundlander
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Canada's Singing Newfoundlander

He’s been singing the praises of his homeland since the Joey Smallwood era—and he’s still at it!

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April/May 2019
Bronzo & The Dogcatcher
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Bronzo & The Dogcatcher

When a hungry goat strays a little too far from home, chaos ensues!

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April/May 2019
Alberta Dreaming
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Alberta Dreaming

This bucket-list trip out West did not disappoint!

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April/May 2019
Mesmerizing Lake Como
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Mesmerizing Lake Como

Naturally beautiful in its own right, with centuries-old villas and magnificent gardens on display, Lake Como in northern Italy is a “must-see” destination

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April/May 2019
The Best Possible Home
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The Best Possible Home

A Halifax collector’s final wish in life was to find a suitable home for a rare 19th-century table valued at $10,000

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April/May 2019
Soul Searching
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Soul Searching

The quest to find one’s place in the world never really ends, but the journey itself is enriching in so many ways

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April/May 2019
Happy Trails
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Happy Trails

While Ron Reist of Olds, Alta., monitors his mountain bluebird trail, his wife Veronica tags along to capture all the action.

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April/May 2019
Drawn From Nature
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Drawn From Nature

Finding artistic inspiration in the great outdoors

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June/July 2019
Finding Beauty In Your Own Backyard
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Finding Beauty In Your Own Backyard

Photographer Mark Lachovsky of Montreal communes with nature and captures stunning images—all from his kayak.

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August/September 2019
A Shout-Out To Town Criers
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A Shout-Out To Town Criers

Hear ye! Hear ye! A venerable role from the past lives on in modern times.

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August/September 2019
Bubble Gum Kisses
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Bubble Gum Kisses

A loving tribute to a grandma like no other.

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August/September 2019
Time Travel
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Time Travel

Steeped in family history and memories.

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August/September 2019
One For The Ages
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One For The Ages

A daughter shares her parents’ enduring love storyby Sue Averill, Qualicum Beach, B.C.

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December/January 2018
Picture-Perfect
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Picture-Perfect

A sight this beautiful demands to be photographed!

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December/January 2018
Learning The Basics Of Canadian Black History
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Learning The Basics Of Canadian Black History

Filling in significant gaps in our national narrative should begin in the classroom

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December/January 2018
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The Kindly Grocer

A joyful memory of one man’s generosity

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December/January 2018
A Real-Life Learning Experience
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A Real-Life Learning Experience

A high-school tour of Southeast Asia leads to an inspirational encounter with a remarkable and caring individual

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December/January 2018