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

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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

Defying the Odds • One man’s continued triumph despite being legally blind

An Enduring CONNECTION • Time and distance are no barriers to true friendship

Craving Community • Getting back into the swing of things after months of pandemic isolation is best done one step at a time

Road Trip Aboard A HOUSE ON WHEELS • Exploring Manitoulin and Tobermory, RV-style

“I Will Not Fail” • Tracing the family tree back to the 18th century

The Magic of Cobourg • Enamoured by the charm, beauty and beach of this quaint small town, a former Toronto-dweller makes a blind leap—and never looks back!

BORN TO PERFORM • A life led by a love for music and a passion for opera

The Forgotten War

Rooted in FLAVOUR • Sweet potatoes—the perfect fall side dish!

Five-Alarm Pizza • Where there’s smoke, there is not necessarily fire!

Multi-Skilled Mom • In praise of one talented and amazing woman!

Guns and Roses • A WWII Mississauga munitions factory was the unlikely setting to spark a lifelong love between a rural Canadian gal and a Scottish-born army recruit

War & Peace • A history of loss and renewal, separation and reunion, and displacement and belonging brings a family face to face with the fight for Ukraine

A SHOW OF PRIDE • Displaying the poppy—an enduring symbol of Remembrance Day

ARROW’S RULES • Meet a tiny pooch with a big personality!

A New Dollhouse to Call Home • What to do with a treasured collection decades in the making?

The Runaway Golf Cart • Lesson learned: do not trust a golf cart’s braking system

PARIS IN B & W • A loving tribute from a Canadian insider

BUSHELS OF FUN • Enjoying crisp fall days

FUNNY STUFF

We Are Not Amused • Atop the trees sits a soggy great grey owl, stealthily observing the world below

SPOT THE LOONIE

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PET CORNER

Sidney Squirrel Finds a Friend • Learning to be okay with being different

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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