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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
Rock, Pop, Opera!
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Rock, Pop, Opera!

An early love of music has led to a remarkable place

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June/July 2019
The Blue Bridge
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The Blue Bridge

Lamenting the loss of a beloved landmark

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June/July 2019
On The Hunt
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On The Hunt

Imagine the thrill of digging up an actual buried treasure chest!

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June/July 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
A Garden For All Seasons
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A Garden For All Seasons

Admiring a uniquely lovely—and patriotic—front yard

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December/January 2018
Stringing Her Along
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Stringing Her Along

Despite being time-consuming and a little frustrating, this hobby proves worth it in the end

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December/January 2018
Setting A Good Example
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Setting A Good Example

This industrious farmer came from Denmark with ten dollars in his pocket and ended up being awarded the Order of Canada.

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June/July 2017
The New Ross Peddler
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The New Ross Peddler

With his faithful horse Prince and a wagon full of goods to sell, Granddad was a familiar sight in Nova Scotia for more than 30 years.

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June/July 2017
The Phenomenal Bay Of Fundy
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The Phenomenal Bay Of Fundy

Exploring one of North America's natural wonders.

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June/July 2017
Sowing The Future
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Sowing The Future

The Tree Planting Car brought nature education to four generations.

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June/July 2017
Floating On A Cloud
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Floating On A Cloud

This stretch of the Red Deer River is home to family memories for past and future generations

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August/September 2018
A Born Bird-Lover
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A Born Bird-Lover

Laying out the welcome mat for feathered friends— from blue jays to owls and everything in between

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August/September 2018
Making It In Kids' Lit
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Making It In Kids' Lit

The dream of being a children’s book author is now a reality, one that happily continues to evolve

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August/September 2018
Taking Shape
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Taking Shape

Turning scrap metal into stunning sculptures

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August/September 2018
The Gem Of Northumberland
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The Gem Of Northumberland

Ferris Provincial Park has it all: nature, activities, peacefulness

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August/September 2018
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