More of Our Canada

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.

LETTERS

CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT

THEME PIC

REMEMBRANCE AND TRANSITIONS

More of Our Canada

More Profiles in COURAGE • You continue to send us wonderful stories honouring Canada’s war vets; here are more samples of the inspiring tales we received

BULLETIN BOARD

Goodbye 9 to 5, Now What? • Retirement can be the best of times, or the worst. What you do with all those productive hours you once spent working can make all the difference.

What I Learned from Walking to Work • Beautiful images and insights compelled a year-round walker to share her experiences

A MYSTICAL JOURNEY • The call of adventure was answered when Penny set off on the trip of a lifetime to Spirit Bear Lodge

Holy Crow! • These clever and adaptable birds have become a familiar sight in this urban landscape

FALLING FOR AUTUMN • From the colourful foliage, abundance of wildlife and annual events, fall is a special season for photographers

United in Purpose • The labour camps of Nazi Germany cost the Bruchal family dearly, but determined and united, the surviving members went on to build a new life in Canada

For the Love of CABBAGE! • Palate-pleasing dishes for hearty fall suppers!

Still Knitting: A Love, Gift & Work of Art • At 96 years old, nothing can stop Millie from knitting 12 rows a day!

Amateurs & Arborists • When a tree trim goes terribly wrong, one family sees the silver lining through a broken window!

MUSIC ON A MISSION • Two artists meld community and collaboration to support women in the music scene

STORMY SKIES • Capturing breathtaking shots of Mother Nature at her dramatic best

LEFT BEHIND • Dogsledding in Nunavik, with a fictional flair

Donkey’s Years • A favourite childhood storybook spawns a beloved china collection

Life and Times of a Prairie Barn • Creating this heavenly haven for pigs was a family affair!

A Memorable First Car for All the Wrong Reasons • Buying the old man’s family sedan was an affordable choice, but it was about as far from “cool” as you could possibly get

BEYOND THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES • Discovering the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu

NATURE LOVERS • Discovering the wonders of the great outdoors!

CAPTION CORNER • “I really didn’t think this through…”

Kicked to the Cerb

Trivia Tidbits

Our Country, Our Stories. • Explore the place where ordinary Canadians share inspiring stories and stunning snapshots of life in the Great White North.

RAINBOW, BABE & THE BUNNY DOCTOR

The Kite That Wouldn’t Fly • Sometimes all you need to succeed is a little friendly encouragement!

Send Us Your Best Stories & Photos • HERE ARE SOME OF THE FEATURES AND DEPARTMENTS WE’RE HOPING TO REPLENISH FOR UPCOMING ISSUES

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