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My First Winter in Toronto Was Colder Than I Could Have Imagined—But One Snowfall Made it All Worthw...
When I moved to Canada from Sudan, I didn't quite think snow was real. Seeing it for the first time...
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After Immigrating from Colombia, I Quickly Fell in Love with Canada. Its Winters? Not So Much
I have an adversarial relationship with winter. Basically, the season torments me.
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I Came to Prince Edward Island as a Refugee—and Found Peace in the Canadian Winter
I was scared of the Canadian cold when I first arrived in P.E.I., but the simple act of walking in...
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I Grew Up Poor and Without My Indigenous Ceremonies, But the Holidays Were Full of Joy
In my little community next to Kississing Lake in Manitoba, we learned that it takes a village to raise a...
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Travelling in Time at Quebec’s Restaurant le Louis-Hébert
For a London, Ontario, tourist exploring Quebec City, this authentic French dining experience felt like stepping into the past.
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Welcome to Oromocto, New Brunswick: Canada’s Model Town
The tiny town of Oromocto, New Brunswick, boasts a long a proud history.
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This 6-Year-Old Boy Had a Rare Allergy to Light—Here’s How Doctors Saved Him
Benjamin Linderman began getting intensely itchy rashes on his neck, arms and other parts of his body. Could he be...
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Meet Canada’s Greatest Pets
We asked Canadians to tell us why their beloved beasts deserve to be counted among the country's finest. Here are...
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Maritime Vistas: The Art of Rhonda MacLellan
Putting her love for the Maritimes on display made this artist's first solo exhibition all the more special.
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What It’s Like Growing Up Trilingual in the Prairies
For this Saskatoon native, growing up trilingual was beneficial, but also drove home how important it is to maintain a...
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In Praise of Surrey, British Columbia
For a child who grew up here, Surrey is a place full of memories.
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10 Things You Absolutely Must See at the Royal B.C. Museum
Visiting the Royal B.C. Museum, but tight on time? Here are the 10 things you absolutely must see!
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Size Matters: Your Best Big and Small Photography
In what would turn out to be one of our most popular Theme Pic Challenges ever, we asked you to...
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Meet the Toronto Volunteers Delivering Food to Those in Need
Vishal Khanna and Subhra Mukherjee run a team of a few dozen volunteers who make deliveries to approximately 265 seniors...
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A Pioneering Spirit: My Family’s Coming to Canada Story
In 1847, Anton and Magdalena Zurbrigg left Switzerland to start a new life in Canada. Their pioneering spirit is honoured...
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Inside Toronto’s Homelessness Crisis
As Toronto's wealth skyrockets, the city's most vulnerable populations are being punished. A look inside the homelessness crisis in Canada's...
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The Inspiring Story Behind the Courier Service Employing Canadians with Intellectual Disabilities
Anthony at Your Service is delivering better work to people living with intellectual disabilities—here’s how.
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The Science Behind Your Hearing Loss
Suffering from hearing loss? Here are the likely reasons why, along with helpful hints on how to cope.
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This Saskatchewan Man is on a Mission to Make Martial Arts Accessible for All
Martial-arts teacher Brendan Breen adapts his classes to better serve students living with disabilities.
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10 Things You Absolutely Must See at the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Quebec
Visiting the Musée National des Beaux-Arts du Québec, but tight on time? Here are the 10 things you absolutely must...
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Hunting for Buried Treasure on Chesterman Beach
Imagine the thrill of digging up an actual buried treasure chest! A charming tradition in Chesterman Beach, British Columbia, brings...
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How This Edmonton Teacher Helps Educate Children in Her Native Ethiopia
“We always knew we were going to do something in Ethiopia,” says Meheret Worku, who co-founded the Sustainable East Africa...
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The Best Beaches in Canada to Visit This Summer
Where can you find the best beaches in Canada? Well, that depends on what kind of a beach you're looking...
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The Family That Rides Together, Stays Together: What Motorcycles Mean to Me
For Shelly Anderson and her family of motorcycle fans, there’s nothing like fresh air, camping and riding off into the...
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13 Reasons It’s Great Living in Canada
Everybody knows about our publicly-funded healthcare, clean and beautiful landscape, and the overall amazing quality of life that come with...
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The Heartwarming Reason These Bearded Newfoundlanders Are Posing in a Mermaid Calendar
Hasan Hai convinces the men of Newfoundland and Labrador to get fishy for a good cause.
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Restoring the Saugeen First Nation Amphitheatre
The restoration of the Saugeen First Nation Amphitheatre is a source of pride and opportunity for Southampton residents.
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The Blue Bridge: Remembering a Victoria Landmark
Opened in 1924, the Johnson Street Bridge, otherwise known as the “Blue Bridge,” captured the hearts of Victoria residents for...
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10 Stunning Shots That Will Get You Fired Up for a Canadian Road Trip
We asked you to share your best Canadian road trip photography, and you delivered! From endless gravel roads to ribbons...