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 • FACEBOOK CHALLENGE / WILD WEATHER

EDITOR’S LETTER

More of Our Canada

VETERAN PROFILE

Outdoor Play! • By enjoying a whole range of outdoor activities, Sandra Northmore of Muskoka, Ont., makes the most of winter!

THE LAST MINUTE JERSEY

A POP OF COLOUR IN A PANDEMIC • Sharing a flower photo every day brightens even the darkest moments

Mom & Nana Mouskouri • Where there’s a determined mom, there’s a way!

WELCOME TO WELLS • This charming B.C. tourist town is a joy in every season

Becoming Canadian • His family torn apart by the Spanish flu, a widowed father of five returned to Italy from the U.S. to start a new life—which led him to Canada

Curiously Cute • A familiar walk is made more exciting by the appearance of a bright-eyed mink!

NO MYSTERY ABOUT IT • “Putting crazy thoughts into readers’ heads is what we do as writers…”

THE JOY OF GEOCACHING • Discovering the world’s largest treasure hunt!

Cheesecake 4 WAYS • Try these fun twists on a creamy, classic dessert!

Keep in Touch! • Reaching out the old-fashioned way provides comfort to isolated seniors

The Doughnut Dilemma • Brotherly love, baking and a little whisky was a recipe for one memorable Christmas!

Christmas Dinner DISASTER • When setting yourself on fire is just the tip of the iceberg

Granny Learns to Ski • A few bumps and bruises didn’t dampen her enthusiasm or the beauty of the day

Fun IN THE Snow • Making the most of our cold Canadian winters!

NIGHT VISITORS • This night class offers life lessons for both the teacher and her students

Our One-Horse Town • Victoria Harbour was an exciting place to grow up in the early 1900s—especially when the ‘Peanut train’ roared into town!

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

Precious Stones • Has this collector lost her marbles?

The Mystery Cure • The outcome of this trip to the vet was priceless

KNOWING IT’S RIGHT • For this firefighting family man with a love of cars, restoring the ’68 Fargo forestry truck was a must!

SNOW FALL • Making the most of winter!

FUNNY STUFF

Rockin’ a New Hobby • Finding a creative way to pass long winter days

SPOT THE LOONIE

PET CORNER

Four Seasons • Learning to accept one another’s preferences is a big part of friendship

TILL NEXT TIME