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IN YOUR WORDS
MEETING PLACE
IN OUR WORDS
VETERAN PROFILE • An ongoing tribute to honour Canada’s war veterans
HOLY MACRO! • Through his camera lens, Russ Hayes of Sherbrooke, Que., captures a fascinating, hidden world
BULLETIN BOARD
CANADA’S CLAIMS TO FAME • Our great country is home to lots of interesting people and places, some famous, others well-kept secrets.
Helping Hands • Meeting a black female chiropractor for the first time was a true inspiration
At Home in Montreal • ‘The city got under my skin and worked its way into my heart…’
WESTWARD HO! • A family trip that proves the old adage, it’s not the destination but the journey that counts
EXTRAORDINARILY ORDINARY • The joys of cottage life are only enhanced by the amazing creatures with whom we get to share the experience
EMBRACING FAMILY HISTORY • Unaware he was Métis as a child, the journey of self-discovery continues
ABOUT THE ARTIST DENNIS J. WEBER
GAME OF BONES • The annual world championships of Bunnock, a bone-tossing game dating back to the 19th century, always draws a crowd
Garden Party • It’s summertime and the hosting is easy!
Send Us Your Best Stories & Photos • HERE ARE SOME OF THE FEATURES AND DEPARTMENTS WE’RE HOPING TO REPLENISH FOR UPCOMING ISSUES
A Spoonful of History • Collecting spoons led to many new adventures
WHO WILL TELL THE STORY? • Firsthand accounts of an entire way of life will be lost when the previous generation is gone
Tales of Summertime Family Fun • Mom’s siblings made sure summer holidays were full of mirth and merriment
Those Were the Days • Camping out in a homemade tent was the best!
Happy Birthday, Canada! • Celebrating all that makes us proud to be Canadian
ASIAN ANTICIPATION • Preparing for the trip of a lifetime can be both exciting and nerve-racking!
Come Take a Ride With Me
Fireside Chats • This annual sisters’ get-together is a summertime staple
One Hundred in 100 • Counting 100 species of birds in 100 Mile House, B.C., is a gruelling but rewarding task
Clever Camouflage • Great photo ops abound in this park—just be sure to keep your eyes peeled!
First Impressions • ‘Canada is a good country,’ proved to be so true for this family
Busy Hands, Happy Heart • Expressing pride and love of family through art
Our Kids • Brothers and sisters—built-in best friends!
FUNNY STUFF
Prized Possession • Reunited and it feels so good!
SPOT THE LOONIE
Our Canada
PET CORNER
Stinky the Skunk • His scent may be smelly, but his nature is sweet!
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