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.

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LETTERS

CONTRIBUTOR SPOTLIGHT

FACEBOOK CHALLENGE / CLASSIC CARS

WELCOME SPRING!

More of Our Canada

THE LIGHT BEHIND THE SUN • Capturing the dramatic beauty of a glorious sunset

Ode to Winter • Originally from Kenya, Emiliano Joanes of Montreal fell in love with winter—and the way Canadians revel in it—the moment he experienced his first snowfall

BULLETIN BOARD

Dad Skis Again • After a lifetime of mastering the sport, nothing was going to keep this nonagenarian off the slopes!

SURVIVAL SCHOOL • For Mohawk children to grow up speaking their own language, and knowing about their history and culture, a new way of teaching was needed. It took root in the early 1970s

CHANGE FOR THE BETTER

CRUISING THE FJORDS • Enthralled by the local culture, magnificent landscapes and incredible wildlife of B.C.’s remote coast

Our Season of Pet-Sitting • A new city, a new home, new animals to tend to—and new forever friends

Nellie’s Story • A young nursing grad gets an unexpected crash course in roadside emergency care, saving the life of an accident victim and gaining self-confidence in the process

The Long Road to Freedom • A treacherous escape from political oppression broke this extended family apart—but likely saved their lives

Simply PASTA • Quick and delicious dinner ideas!

A DARK HISTORY BROUGHT TO LIGHT • Although they helped to build Canada, early Chinese immigrants were treated as second-class citizens, having no right to vote and restrictions placed on where and how they could lead their lives here. The Chinese Immigration Act of 1923 aimed to stop Chinese immigration entirely. During WW II, an all-Chinese special operations unit—Canada’s Secret Force 136—was formed and deployed to Japanese-occupied countries within the Pacific theatre. Serving willingly and ably, their efforts were never acknowledged back home. Postwar, the returning veterans joined the fight to secure full citizenship for all Chinese immigrants, bringing an end to a dark period in Canada’s history in 1947.

Birding All Year Long • Embracing a hobby that provides fun, fresh air and fabulous photos in every season!

Sweet Recollections • Recalling old and making new memories of maple syrup season in a small Ontario town

SEASONAL CHANGES • Bidding winter farewell as it melts into spring

THE MEETING • A lifelong search for a family connection yields a glass half-full

Photographing Memories • Exploring Ottawa since childhood fed this writer’s love of nature—and of immortalizing it in pictures

SPRING SING • Elated to snap a great photo of this tiny swift moving songbird

The Circle of Life • After an hour’s wait, a hungry northern saw-whet owl finally provides “the shot”

Searching for Monet • A trip to Paris to see some of the most famous paintings in the world left a lasting impression

YOUTHFUL JOY • Making the most of a wintry day!

FUNNY STUFF

Trivia Tidbits

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KEEPING IT IN THE FAMILY

Our Canada

A WINTER COAT

The Leprechaun • Granted three wishes, this humble Irishman uses them wisely

Crazy About Copper! • This vintage VW Westfalia camper van is a member of the family

TILL NEXT TIME