Our Canada

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LETTERS

CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Our Canada • PUBLISHED BIMONTHLY BY THE READER’S DIGEST MAGAZINES CANADA LIMITED, MONTREAL, QC.

VETERAN PROFILE • LEADING AIRCRAFTMAN (LAC), 427 SQUADRON

MARKING HISTORY • Shedding new light on Canada’s role in the search and recovery of an iconic World War II aircraft

BULLETIN BOARD

Finding Family • Solving the ‘jigsaw puzzle’ of adoption in an effort to reunite survivors of Nova Scotia’s infamous Ideal Maternity Home with their birth families

ALL ABOARD! • Discovering that it’s not about the destination, but the journey

ON THE RIGHT TRACK • Thanks to his lifelong passion, Dad cemented his reputation as the ‘train man’ of Cornwall

LAND & WATER • In today’s world, nature is treated as a commodity, but its true value lies elsewhere

Hunting High and Low • Catching a glimpse of these “foxy” creatures in their natural habitat was a thrill

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Troubled Waters • Memories of a fishing trip that did not go as planned!

PROUD TO HAVE SERVED

Scrumptious STUFFING • This Thanksgiving, make turkey’s tasty sidekick the star of the show!

Thanksgiving in Quebec • This authentic French dining experience felt like stepping into the past

Brotherhood • A real-life tragic accident turned movie explores themes of masculinity and character among young men

A ROCKIN’ TRIBUTE • ‘FiFi’ the high-flying B-29 Superfortress always wows the crowd

Glorious Autumn • Celebrating the beauty of Canada’s fall foliage

New Neuropathy Pain Cream Provides Amazing Leg and Foot Relief • A cream, not a pill, may be the most effective solution yet for neuropathy pain. Active ingredient increases sensation in the legs and feet, relieving burning, tingling and numbness

A HAUNTING WARTIME ROMANCE • This 1940s love story comes with an unexpected twist

Tough Beginnings After the War • With the help of some good people and a lot of hard work, a loving family finds their home in Canada

Canada’s Model Town • This tiny town boasts a long and proud history

LETTERS TO FALLEN SOLDIERS • Delivering messages across generations was an important mission for this school teacher

CANUCKS OVER EUROPE • Flying Canada’s colours at every opportunity

Blessings in Disguise

CAUGHT RUBBER-HANDED

Mr. Dressup • This fiesty senior shows you’re never too old to have fun—especially on Halloween!

SPOT THE LOONIE

Our Canada

PET CORNER

The Little Qualicum River Poetry Slam • Teamwork makes the dream work!

Pills May Replace Diapers And Padded Underwear At Stores • Clinical studies show new pill may be effective enough to replace adult diapers for bladder control; initial users show dramatic reduction in trips to the bathroom, urine leaking, and nighttime urgency.