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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More of Our Canada

Eric Hjalmarson • CPL (RET’D)/CD PPCL LAV III GUNNER/RIFLEMAN

A Garden for All Seasons • Gail M. Murray of Toronto takes us on an insider’s tour of the lush and lovely Toronto Botanical Garden

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Dances With Al • When it comes to appreciating friendships, we could all learn a lesson from our four-legged friends

A Worthy Pursuit • Joining the Ride to support the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign proved to be an exhilarating, life-affirming experience

FLY ACROSS CANADA! • Three planes, three couples, one shared month-long cross-country adventure—from Alberta to Newfoundland and Labrador, and back again

Mother Nature’s Splash Pad • A family of blue-winged teals entertain onlookers great and small while cooling off on a hot day

First to See the Lake! • The annual drive to the family cottage meant summer had begun

Say Cheese! • Mom’s trusty Brownie captured special moments in the life of this farm family

Grill ’n’ TOSS • These deliciously satisfying salads make a perfect summer supper!

EMMA ROBBINS Sweetheart of Song • “Music gives a soul to the universe; wings to the mind; flight to the imagination and life to everything” –Plato

Celebrating St. John’s • A summer trip home spurs fond memories of growing up in Newfoundland and Labrador

Fun in the sun! • Ahh, summer—the perfect season for pursuing our favourite outdoor activities

Being Canadian • Listing all the reasons to be proud of our country and its citizens!

SWEET LIKE HONEY • Life is full of memorable moments—the key is to appreciate the best ones and let the lesser ones go!

ARE YOU MY MOTHER? • Reuniting this wayward chick with its mama was a must!

Oh, What a Night! • An awe-inspiring view of the night sky made this an unforgettable Canada Day for these brothers

A Shared Love of Cars • Having a way with engines and all things mechanical came naturally to “Gramps”—and his grandson!

FUNNY STUFF

A SHORE THING! • Water babies making a splash at the beach

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