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
GOOD VIBRATIONS
More of Our Canada
VETERAN PROFILE
Hometown Explorer • With camera in hand, Paula Brown of Ottawa plays tourist in her own city
BULLETIN BOARD
LEPRECHAUN HUNT • Searching for gold at the end of the rainbow during quarantine
An Angel in the Wings • ‘In 2002, I had the good fortune to interview an extraordinary Canadian named Dave Smith, who died September 4, 2020. This article is to commemorate his life and his exceptional contributions to Canadians.’
A CAPITAL PLACE • When visiting beautiful and scenic Victoria, be sure to talk to strangers!
ART AS HEALER • Discovering an affinity for poetry and photography early in life cleared a pathway to overcoming many obstacles
Celery the Snail • Rescuing a tiny, accidental immigrant!
Answering the Call • In the early 1900s, Canada was touted as a land of opportunity—and for the Chambers family, it was!
Calling All SPUD LOVERS! • These creamy, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes are bound to be a hit!
THE LONGEST MINUTE • A billiards rematch 60 years in the making proved to be worth the wait
GOLFING IN A SOCCER MECCA • An ‘olé in one’ wasn’t in the cards, but enjoying the region’s rustic beauty certainly was!
A CRUISE TO REMEMBER • ‘What a way to celebrate our 50th!’
The Cart Cleaner with Cufflinks • A former journalist in Dubai takes pride in his new job on the frontlines
OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS • Making the most of cold, crisp days and powdery snow while they last!
MAKE ROOM FOR CHLOE • A curmudgeonly kitty discovers he has room in his heart for a new friend
THE HOMESTEAD • This charming old log structure remains a striking feature on the family farm
Love That Vintage Vinyl! • Hooked on K-tel’s greatest hits as a kid in the 1970s, all the platters that matter are still spinning
Slow but Sure • The sleigh trip to get there was long, but this traditional visit to Grandma and Grandpa was worth it!
Cool Conversion • Transforming a camper into an ice fishing hut was a labour of love for this outdoorsman
OH HAPPY PLAY!
BEWARE OF FROG
Scene Stealers • Keep your eyes open while hiking, you might be surprised at what you spot!
SPOT THE LOONIE
Our Canada
BEST PALS
Sightseeing with Mrs. Lee • Touring around Ottawa is even more fun with the right friend—and the right shoes!
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