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Ambroise Abraham Richard, born in 1815 in a French-Canadian community in Québec, faced significant choices shaped by political unrest and personal circumstances. His decision to migrate for land and opportunity in Ontario led to cultural adaptation and the anglicization of his surname to Richards, impacting his descendants’ identity and legacy profoundly.

In 2003, my family’s idyllic vacation in Puerto Plata turned into a frightening experience when a powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck. I vividly recall the…

The author shares their first trip to the East Coast of Canada, traveling to St. John’s, Newfoundland & Labrador, excited by a deal. Highlights include…

After researching my Irish roots through my 2x grandfather, Patrick James Mullen, updated DNA origins revealed narrowed Irish ethnicity to approximately 6%. Despite extensive research…

Aiming for an urbex adventure near Big White, BC, I set my sights on the abandoned City of Paris/No. 7 mine. The mine, established in…

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