In Cloud Country
In cloud country, water has but two states: we focus on the crease between a wave and its cold, between us and the sun. In cloud country, your mind settles …
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Road to Everywhere
The Trans-Canada Highway killed our sense of adventure. Here’s how to revive the thrill of the unknown
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The Strange History of ‘O Canada’
Disliked by the French and misunderstood by the English, what the anthem says about our nation
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Anger and Indifference on Lake Winnipeg
Is the viscous green sludge that coats the water an ecological disaster—or just a nuisance for beachgoers?
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Boat Trouble
There was no moon the night they ran into boat trouble. The delicate crescent had set at five minutes to eleven while they drove up the lonely northern highway. The …
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In the Palace of Cats
Hillary was weeding the flower bed, and questioning the weediness of weeds, some of which were just as beautiful as any flower, when an urgent message reached her from the …
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The Movie That Shocked Canada
Fifty years ago, Miracles in Modern Medicine brought the uncensored human body to the big screen—and into popular culture
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The Handyman from Hell
How a nightmare renovation nearly destroyed our relationship
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Every Stepfather Has His Day
People say your life changes when you become a dad. Mine changed when I met my wife’s son
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The Love Nest
october 10, 2013 Dear Lucy and Dennis! Thank You from bottom of my heart for super stay! We from Los Angeles (before that from Moscow), and you helped to make …
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