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Freedom Convoy (Ottawa)
I tried to dig my head into sand and avoid reading the news as much as I can. After being a journalism student for more than a year, I was sick of keeping on top of news that didn’t provide Read more
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Backstory: H2O worth more than gold
This article is part of a series called Backstory where I reveal how feature and in-depth stories were crafted. You can find more with the Backstory tag by searching “Backstory” in the search bar. The original story was published here: Read more
Cities
Clayburn, B.C.
There’s really nothing out in Abbotsford, but there is a lot to see in the tiny village of Clayburn. I came across this town while I was searching for ghost towns to visit, but to my disappointment (and surprise) there Read more
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Destination card service
Facebook reminded me of a photo I posted last January. I was getting Chinese New Year cards to mail to family and friends. Funnily enough, the cards were printed by Hallmark – an unmistakably American company. Perhaps they just change Read more
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Backstory: Pardon my French
This article is part of a series called Backstory where I reveal how feature and in-depth stories were crafted. You can find more with the Backstory tag by searching “Backstory” in the search bar. The original story was published here: Read more
Cities
Port Moody, B.C.
Easily reachable by SkyTrain or in about 20 minutes by West Coast Express from downtown Vancouver, Port Moody has one of the most beautiful parks facing the Burrard Inlet. The train tracks are kind of in the way so I’d Read more
Iconic Places
Museum of Civilization
The Museum of Civilization was designed by Quebec architect Moshe Sadie, who also designed Habitat 67 in Montreal and the Musée national des beaux-arts du Quebec. The only downside to the design is the lack of parking in the museum Read more
Cities
Quebec City, QC
Quebec City is the only walled settlement in the US and Canada, its famous fortifications were preserved after the government proposed to remove them to permit urban growth in the late 19th century. It was heavily bombarded in 1759 and Read more
Iconic Places
Plains of Abraham
The battle of the Plains of Abraham was a decisive British victory that paved the way for the capitulation of Montreal and the conquest of all of Canada for Britain. Beginning in June 1759, 320 British ships, 49 of which Read more