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Distant Threat
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Distant Threat

Until my uncle was sent to care for patients in Wuhan, the outbreak didn’t feel real to me

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June 2020
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Inner Life

Margaux Williamson pays homage to what’s right in front of us

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June 2020
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ENVIRONMENT - Point of No Return

The climate crisis is forcing thousands around the world to flee their homes. Many can’t go back

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June 2020
Alone in the Universe
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Alone in the Universe

What space missions can teach us about mental health and isolation

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June 2020
The Age of Alpacas
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The Age of Alpacas

A farmer in England is seeking to design the perfect wool

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March 2020
Stay Tacky, Niagara Falls
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Stay Tacky, Niagara Falls

Why I wouldn’t change a thing about my hometown

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March 2020
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WITNESS

I WAS SMOKING on the veranda when Quammie returned from his day trip to Berbice. Everyone pronounced it Borbeace, bending the vowels while digging deep into the first syllable.

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March 2020
Count Me In
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Count Me In

Why we need more health data on LGBTQ communities

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March 2020
How To Travel With A Goldfish
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How To Travel With A Goldfish

My life in carry-on luggage

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March 2020
Of Needlework and Nebulae
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Of Needlework and Nebulae

The otherworldly beading creations of Margaret Nazon

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April 2020
The Age of Surrender
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The Age of Surrender

When is a senior no longer capable of making their own decisions? It depends on whom you ask

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April 2020
Vocal Range
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Vocal Range

Riit’s new album brings throat singing to the nightclub

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April 2020
The New Separatists
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The New Separatists

The roots of western alienation date back generations. Here’s why the latest secession movement looks different

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April 2020
Go Sell It On The Mountain
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Go Sell It On The Mountain

Banff Centre started off as a remote artists’ retreat. Now it’s trying to help creatives adapt to the modern world

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April 2020
The East Coast Takes Off
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The East Coast Takes Off

The promise of a private spaceport fuels hope for a Nova Scotia community

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April 2020
How Should Religious Groups Respond To The Environmental Crisis?
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How Should Religious Groups Respond To The Environmental Crisis?

How should religious groups respond to the environmental crisis?

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April 2020
More of Our Canada

The Raven Quest

Some ideas are much better in theory than in practice!

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May 2020
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Welcome to Stonetown

Photographer Roger Simmons of Lucan, Ont., takes us to nearby historic St. Marys, often used in the filming of a popular Canadian TV show!

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May 2020
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THE BIG TREES OF VANCOUVER ISLAND

Viewing these West Coast giants for the first time was awe-inspiring

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May 2020
NATURAL HIGH
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NATURAL HIGH

Our country is chock full of incredible wildlife, you just have to get out and look for it!

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May 2020
LOVE LETTERS
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LOVE LETTERS

These tender missives from the love of her life came straight from the heart

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3 mins  |
May 2020
HOWL & ROAR
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HOWL & ROAR

Did you hear the one about the actor who went into stand-up comedy, ended up on talk radio instead, and now owns her own record label? Didn’t think so...

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May 2020
Brotherly Love
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Brotherly Love

Reconnecting with family in a fun-filled, three-day reunion was memorable for all

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May 2020
Peggy's Point Lighthouse
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Peggy's Point Lighthouse

This iconic beacon draws visitors from around the globe

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May 2020
A Big Thanks To Bob Rumball & Family
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A Big Thanks To Bob Rumball & Family

The Ontario Camp of the Deaf is bringing adventure, fun and comraderie into the lives of a new generation of hearing-impaired youth—and others

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May 2020
Everything Old Is New Again
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Everything Old Is New Again

Restoring this antique touring Sedan took a lot of time and energy but was well worth the effort!

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May 2020
Story Sellers
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Story Sellers

The expanding world of paid social media influencers

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9 mins  |
May 2020
Shelter Seekers
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Shelter Seekers

DEAR SCHOLARSHIP LIAISON OFFICER:

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May 2020
SUMMER SERVICE
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SUMMER SERVICE

Every year, Sri Lankan Catholics from all over make a pilgrimage to Ontario’s cottage country

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8 mins  |
May 2020
Empty Nesters
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Empty Nesters

First we bonded over our unusual pets. Then we bonded over butchering them

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May 2020