More of Our Canada is a companion magazine to Our Canada, the popular reader-written bimonthly published by Reader's Digest. Made available during the six months that Our Canada is not published, MOC is a venue where Canadians gather to share their stories, photos and interests—and pride of family, community and country.
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FACEBOOK CHALLENGE / QUEBEC
THE MORE THINGS CHANGE
More of Our Canada
Bear Up, Barry • Fond memories of a small boy whose bravery and perseverance were an inspiration to all
In Search of DOMES & CROSSES • After delving into her Ukrainian heritage, Christina Dubetz McIntyre of Edmonton photographed more than 130 churches in Alberta—a project she calls a labour of love
BULLETIN BOARD
Seeing Beyond the Surface • Nothing—not even an often debilitating neurological condition with no known cure—is going to keep this naturelover from enjoying life to the fullest
ON THE MARSH
Logging the High Timber • An insider’s peek at the logging process amid stunning surroundings made this a memorable day!
OLIVER OSOYOOS WINE COUNTRY • This fun-loving foursome executed a “hair-brained scheme” at the annual Half Corked Marathon!
Eyeshadow Blues • A girl’s first experience applying makeup isn’t always pretty!
Peace & Promise in Pictou County • Thirty-seven Estonians escaping the remains of war forge a new beginning in Nova Scotia
GARDENING IS TRADITION • Sowing the seeds of nature—and family
Seasonal DELIGHTS • Pear-inspired treats that will warm you to your core!
Flight to the Finish! • Capturing a breathtaking mid-air showdown between the lake’s resident bald eagle and a hungry osprey interloper
Seeing Life Through THE EYES OF ROSE • Welcome to the creative world of a farm wife, poet and family chronicler
The Morning Walk
LAST RAYS OF SUMMER • Capturing picture-perfect sunrises and sunsets!
The Cat Lady From Loon Bay • Despite the challenges, caring for feral cats comes with its own rewards
MY TUSCAN MORNING • Quiet holiday reminiscences on the day just ended—and the one yet to begin
Curios & Contraptions • A zest for collecting and tinkering turned into the hobby of a lifetime
Searching for George • This is the incomplete tale of a British Home Child in Canada—can you help fill in the blanks?
Cut ’n’ Convert • Chop a Model A in half and—voila!—you gain a tractor
Summer Days • Pondering themes of summer, childhood and nostalgia
The Pleasures of Papua • On a glorious four-month cruise across five continents and over six seas, this New Guinea port of call was a particular delight
What Are the Odds?
CAPTION CORNER
Grammie’s Glasses • Losing her treasured first pair of spectacles was a tough lesson, but one she never forgot!
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