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Dan Aykroyd
Canadian Geographic

Dan Aykroyd

The actor and comedian on his classic Canadian hideaway near Kingston, Ont.

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July/August 2019
Two Tales Of Tracking Jewish Canadians
Canadian Geographic

Two Tales Of Tracking Jewish Canadians

How two academics pursued very different courses in their search for information on Canada’s Jewish community

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July/August 2019
The Salish Sea
More of Our Canada

The Salish Sea

Over the years, John A. Barrett of Nanaimo, B.C., has explored this large, diverse area of waterways off the southern coast of his home province

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May 2019
Quite A Pickle!
More of Our Canada

Quite A Pickle!

Adorable and sweet-natured, this curious pup couldn’t help getting into mischief!

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May 2019
From Heartache To Independence
More of Our Canada

From Heartache To Independence

A caring husband provided support when it was needed most

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May 2019
Exploring The Journey Of The Human Spirit
More of Our Canada

Exploring The Journey Of The Human Spirit

Shamanic traditions, modern art and life in the Arctic Circle all play a role in the creations of this contemporary Métis artist

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May 2019
The Spectacular Haines Highway
More of Our Canada

The Spectacular Haines Highway

Recalling a zen-like drive through a mystical and beautiful landscape

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May 2019
Wonderful Wabasca
More of Our Canada

Wonderful Wabasca

Appreciating the wild beauty of this small northern Alberta hamlet.

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2 mins  |
May 2019
C.C. And Charlie
More of Our Canada

C.C. And Charlie

A spirited spaniel teaches one young boy the true meaning of the ‘buddy system’!

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May 2019
Baby Steps!
More of Our Canada

Baby Steps!

Learning to overcome a lifelong fear of birds isn’t easy.

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May 2019
A Taste Of Japan
More of Our Canada

A Taste Of Japan

One of the safest, cleanest and most interesting places in the world to visit.

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May 2019
A Road-Tripping Adventure
More of Our Canada

A Road-Tripping Adventure

These lucky boys have a mom who’s game for anything!

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May 2019
Time Travel
Our Canada

Time Travel

Steeped in family history and memories.

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August/September 2019
Our Travelling Circus
Our Canada

Our Travelling Circus

The true test of a relationship is to take it on the road!

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August/September 2019
Pushing Boundaries
Our Canada

Pushing Boundaries

Bridging the historical and the contemporary in Anishinaabe art.

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August/September 2019
Maritime Special
Our Canada

Maritime Special

Sharing an awesome trip to Nova Scotia strengthened this father-son bond.

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August/September 2019
Let's Get Together!
Our Canada

Let's Get Together!

A brand new festival and retreat for women of all ages, cultures and walks of life.

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August/September 2019
Keeping History Alive
Our Canada

Keeping History Alive

A pioneering spirit moves through the generations at the annual Zurbrigg family reunion, dating back to 1925.

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August/September 2019
Finding Beauty In Your Own Backyard
Our Canada

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
Bubble Gum Kisses
Our Canada

Bubble Gum Kisses

A loving tribute to a grandma like no other.

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August/September 2019
A Shout-Out To Town Criers
Our Canada

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
A Family Of Spices
Our Canada

A Family Of Spices

Just like the spices in a honey cake, a blend of ethnicities adds flavour to life.

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August/September 2019
Capital City: Gentrification And The Real Estate State
Briarpatch

Capital City: Gentrification And The Real Estate State

Several years ago, my roommate and I were evicted from our small, ground-floor apartment in the west end of downtown Toronto.

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July/August 2019
This Is A Prison, No Matter What You Call It
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This Is A Prison, No Matter What You Call It

Activists are determined to halt the construction of a new migrant detention centre in Laval

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July/August 2019
The City Vs. Big Tech
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The City Vs. Big Tech

Activists kicked Amazon’s HQ2 out of New York City. They ran Google’s new campus out of Berlin. Now, in Toronto, #BlockSidewalk wants to send Google – and their new “smart city” packing. As the techlash is slowly becoming organized, the battle against Big Tech has emerged as the new front in the fight for the right to the city.

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July/August 2019
Revolutionary Dreamwork
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Revolutionary Dreamwork

“I will build a great, great wall on our southern border, and I will have Mexico pay for that wall.”

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8 mins  |
July/August 2019
Hate, By Any Other Name
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Hate, By Any Other Name

Why would an anti-hate group condemn a Muslim organization for a third-hand connection to hate, while remaining silent about unabashed Islamophobia in a nonMuslim one?

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July/August 2019
Amlo's Contradiction
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Amlo's Contradiction

Mexico’s new president promised “the end of neoliberalism.” But as he forces through megaprojects and steamrolls over Indigenous dissent, activists are beginning to understand that anti-neoliberal doesn’t always mean anti-capitalist.

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July/August 2019
'Fuck It, I'll Do It'
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'Fuck It, I'll Do It'

As we stare down a climate crisis and a hard-right political wave, women activists are setting out to transform electoral politics in Canada. But are the parties ready for them?

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July/August 2019
Overstaying Power
The Walrus

Overstaying Power

Airbnb is crowding our housing markets — and it’s refusing to budge.

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8 mins  |
July/August 2019