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Once upon a time, a curious red-tailed fox named Alfie lived in the heart of rural Vermont. He was known for his colourful fur and endless curiosity, which often led him into all sorts of adventures. Alfie lived in a cozy den deep in the forest and loved winter, when the snow transformed his world…
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Kelowna is changing—and not for the better. When Sarah Randall-Jensen challenges a massive condo development threatening her small town, she makes herself an adversary of Mayor Mike Bowman, a seasoned political operator who profits from unchecked growth and protects his power at any cost. Determined to stop the forces reshaping her community, Sarah takes the…
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Montreal, Quebec, April 2, 2025 One week after his funeral, Andre stood in a dark room, looking through a one-way mirror as his lawyer told his family he had given most of his fortune to charity. His estate lawyer, Nicole St. Germain, sat at the head of an antique boardroom table on the main floor…
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The history of summer cottages in Ontario is rooted in the province’s natural beauty and our desire to experience it. It is also a story of government plans to boost economic prosperity in northern areas. In the mid-19th century, railways expanded access to Ontario’s remote natural landscapes, including Muskoka, the Kawarthas, and Georgian Bay. Wealthy…
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The Adventures of Alfie the Red-Tailed Fox It was the first Saturday in July, and the little village of Green Mountain was busy with excitement. Moms and Dads were setting up the annual summer fair. They built game booths, cooked yummy food, and arranged crafts made by the forest animals. The fair sat in a…
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Experts on aging offer us old folks endless suggestions for living a long, healthy life. Watch what you eat, exercise, socialize, drink less booze, don’t smoke, volunteer, take vitamins and start new hobbies. If I had the time or the inclination to act on every piece of advice, I guess I could live past 100.…
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The front porch is my special place Protected from the rain Letting the sun’s rays warm my face I love the fresh air Chipmunks zooming about Breezes are blowing my golden hair The kids next door are loud The smell of cut grass tickles my nose Shadows emerge under dark clouds Birds sing and fly…
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Littletown, Ontario, July 2000 “Grandpa, Grandpa,” shrieked Julie as she bolted from her Dad’s sports car for their monthly Sunday lunch. Bobby Mitchell heard his eight-year-old granddaughter through the open living room window of his century home in the old part of Littletown. The summer sun warmed his legs as he sat in his favourite…
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In August 1969, Andre Rochefort and the Freedom Riders performed on day three of the legendary Woodstock Pop Music Festival on Yasgur’s Farm in Bethel, New York. The band’s performance of their #1 hit song, ‘Live Free,’ energized over 400,000 young people to believe in their right to freedom. That performance was also the last…
