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  • Ambrose’s Choice: One Letter, a Lifetime of Change

    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.

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  • Amazing Feat of Flying:  Visiting the Gimli Glider!

    Amazing Feat of Flying: Visiting the Gimli Glider!

    Gimli is the cultural heartland of Icelanders in Manitoba and the country as a whole. Gimli’s first European settlers were Icelanders who were part of…

  • Urbex:  The Little Ghost Town of Insinger, Saskatchewan

    Urbex: The Little Ghost Town of Insinger, Saskatchewan

    While driving to Saskatoon, I discovered the ghost town of Insinger, Saskatchewan. Once thriving with over 100 residents, it peaked mid-20th century but declined due…

  • 20 Years Later. Where Were You on 9/11?

    20 Years Later. Where Were You on 9/11?

    The events of September 11, 2001 shook the world, leaving an indelible mark on a generation. This personal account reflects the shock and disbelief felt…

  • On Travel: Churchill Good Eats

    On Travel: Churchill Good Eats

    During my stay in Churchill, I savored the local dining scene. Tundra Inn impressed with its regional arctic twist, featuring the famous Beyond The Borealis…

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