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I'd become complacent around wildlife working in parks — until a predator stole my supper
Chad Dupuis had been living and working in the northern Alberta forest for several years and had numerous wildlife encounters. His lost dinner was a reminder that the parks are the animals' home and we're encroaching on it.
Chad Dupuis
News Canada Edmonton January 30
First Person
I had to leave Vancouver before I could call it home
Caitlyn Moony
News Canada January 24
First Person
My mom made waves as captain of her lobster boat. I'm proud to be her deckhand
Maisie McNaughton
News Canada January 20
First Person
I'm a lifelong learner but abbreviations are putting my skills to the test IRL
Desiree Kendrick
News Canada Edmonton January 17
First Person
I was on track to be an engineer. But I followed my cowgirl dream and it changed my idea of success
Grace Stelmachowicz
News Canada January 13
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My daughter's cancer is a tragedy. But her bond with her adopted nana is healing my heart
Julie Jewett
News Canada January 11

How acting in my school musical made me a braver person

I worked Saturdays at the dump because I'm fascinated by what people throw out

News Canada January 9

I'm overprotective because of my son's deadly allergy but he wants me to trust him

Morgan Klachefsky

Radio Now Or Never January 4

Each year I give my mom, who has Alzheimer's, a calendar she can't use

Nicole Robichaud

News Canada Ottawa January 4

We're neurodivergent siblings and roommates. Life is complex and beautiful

Simone Abrahamsohn

News Canada December 30, 2023

Eating on the floor has reminded me of the importance of family time beyond the holidays

News Canada December 29, 2023

I puckered up and kissed my teenage irony goodbye at a global whistling competition

Radio Now Or Never December 28, 2023

Christmas as a foster parent is a reminder of the children I cherished but no longer see

News Canada December 24, 2023

All I want for Christmas is to eat solid food: A throat cancer patient's wish

News Canada Nfld. & Labrador December 23, 2023

I'm a Newfoundlander allergic to seafood. I often feel like a fish out of water

Lindsey Harrington

News Canada December 21, 2023

As a newcomer family in Canada, some snow would make our first Christmas here magical

News Canada Saskatchewan December 20, 2023

It's a game to some, a religion to others. To me, hockey is part of my love story with Canada

News Canada Edmonton December 19, 2023

When my aging mom thought the Christmas tree was a wondrous new invention, we had to laugh

News Canada December 18, 2023

I grew up around firearms. Now my son wants to hunt, and I'm reluctant

Vladimir Batinić

News Canada December 18, 2023

In high school, I was my mom's caregiver. In university, I'm learning to let go

News Canada December 13, 2023

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