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

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NEW YEAR, MORE STORIES!

More of Our Canada

Anthon Falk • WWI INFANTRY PRIVATE

Bird’s-Eye View • Daryle Friesen of St. Laurent, Man., captures the bright and beautiful birds that grace her backyard

BULLETIN BOARD

Conquering Cancer, COVID & Lifestyle Changes • As that Rolling Stones tune puts it, “You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you get what you need.”

An Inspiring Group of Moms • When one of the moms in this close-knit friendship circle hit a wall of despair, everyone rallied in support

Life Is Good • Friendship and beautiful surroundings help create memorable moments

HOME TO NOVA SCOTIA • Favourite sites, time with Mom and an historic hurricane made this a memorable trip

Our 1959 Immigration • Seeking new opportunities, a Dutch couple and their three young daughters happily acclimatize to Canada’s culture, languages—and winters!

My Friend JEANIE • Arriving one cold night, this tiny piglet warmed the heart of a little girl, and a lasting friendship was born

Rock, Rock, Rocking Chair • This tiny, handmade rocker has provided comfort and companionship to four generations of children

The Fudge Pot • This old, broken kitchen utensil keeps a daughter and her late mother connected

Rich & SAVOURY • Hearty stews to warm up a cold winter day!

A Lesson in Bread Making • Mastering Mom’s “a little of this and lots of that” method of baking was tricky but tasty!

Salty ’n’ Sweet • In a large herd of salt-seeking woodland caribou, this young, brazen calf sticks out…its tongue!

PUPPY POWER! • Coping with the loss of a beloved family pet is never easy, but in this instance, sorrow gave way to inspiration

HAZY SHADES OF WINTER • Capturing the cold, ethereal beauty of chilly skies

THE HEALING POWER OF MUSIC • A widow finds a way to deal with her grief and embrace joy once again

Angels Among Us • A box of Christmas figurines unboxed in a new home brings back a lifetime of cherished memories

Spreading Cheer • Creating snow sculptures that make folks smile

Marking a Milestone • Two centuries of service by the Sawyerville Baptist Church is worth celebrating—and building upon!

Have Book, Will Travel • A chance find at a second-hand book shop turns into a pay-it-forward venture of global goodwill

WONDERFUL WINTERTIME • Smiles abound in the great outdoors!

FUNNY STUFF

Road Relics • Discoveries made along routes less travelled

SPOT THE LOONIE

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PET CORNER

The Santa Conundrum • Sorting out just who is who and what is what!

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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