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There’s room for everyone in nature – if we’re respectful

by Geoff Carpentier | Jul 24, 2022 | Life, Today, Environment, Travel, Get outside | 1

The only time we need to stand up is when nature is negatively impacted by someone’s actions

Cycling tour across Canada ends in St. John’s, N.L.

by Doug Firby | Oct 13, 2021 | Today, ConnecTour Chronicles, Travel, Things to do in Canada, Get outside, Gear up, Life | 0

This entry is part 33 of 35 in the series ConnecTour Chronicles

The four riders completing the tour talk about their emotions as their cross-country tour comes to an end

War, tragedy, and a Broadway hit all part of Gander’s celebrated past

by Doug Firby | Oct 12, 2021 | Travel, Things to do in Canada, Eye on Newfoundland, Get outside, ConnecTour Chronicles, Life, Today | 0

This entry is part 32 of 35 in the series ConnecTour Chronicles

From the Second World War to 9/11, Gander has a lot to be proud of

Proud captain sails to Canada’s other ‘distinct society’: Newfoundland

by Doug Firby | Oct 3, 2021 | Today, Travel, Things to do in Canada, Eye on Newfoundland, Get outside, ConnecTour Chronicles, Life | 0

This entry is part 31 of 35 in the series ConnecTour Chronicles

Capt. Stan Peet says while Newfoundland is definitely a part of Canada, it is a very a distinct society

Charlottetown’s heritage homes have a champion

by Doug Firby | Oct 1, 2021 | Today, Travel, Things to do in Canada, Get outside, Eye on PEI, ConnecTour Chronicles | 0

This entry is part 30 of 35 in the series ConnecTour Chronicles

Paul Coles has won eight City of Charlottetown Heritage Awards for his restoration work

New Brunswick’s Acadia region a hidden gem

by Doug Firby | Sep 26, 2021 | Life, ConnecTour Chronicles, Today, Travel, Things to do in Canada, Eye on New Brunswick, Get outside | 0

A naturally beautiful region with equally vibrant people, Acadia is a Canadian treasure

ConnecTour Chronicles: Good luck dodging bad weather finally runs out

by Doug Firby | Sep 20, 2021 | Travel, Things to do in Canada, Eye on Quebec, Get outside, Gear up, Life, ConnecTour Chronicles, Today | 0

This entry is part 29 of 35 in the series ConnecTour Chronicles

Calling it a downpour is a disservice. It would be much more accurate to call it a deluge

Quebec artist bears witness to Africa’s climate migrants

by Doug Firby | Sep 15, 2021 | A&E, Travel, Things to do in Canada, Get outside, World, ConnecTour Chronicles, Today, Environment | 0

Gilbert Desjardins work is frequently exhibited in and around the Montreal-to-Mont-Laurier region

ConnecTour Chronicles: Ottawa family is all-in on car-free, cycling lifestyle

by Doug Firby | Sep 14, 2021 | Things to do in Canada, Get outside, ConnecTour Chronicles, Today, Travel | 0

This entry is part 28 of 35 in the series ConnecTour Chronicles

Richard Briggs eclectic bicycles range from fairly conventional to a variety of Frankenbikes

ConnecTour Chronicles: Traumatic accident led former nurse to artistic success

by Lisa Monforton | Sep 5, 2021 | Things to do in Canada, Get outside, Life, Today, ConnecTour Chronicles, A&E, Travel | 0

This entry is part 27 of 35 in the series ConnecTour Chronicles

Painting was therapy at first, ‘so I wouldn’t spiral into depression.’ Now she has her own gallery

ConnecTour Chronicles: Scaring away a middle-of-the-night invader

by Doug Firby | Sep 2, 2021 | Things to do in Canada, Get outside, ConnecTour Chronicles, Life, Travel | 0

This entry is part 26 of 35 in the series ConnecTour Chronicles

Intrusions are not always what they seem. Two riders recount the amusing turn of events in a short video

Amish follow a humble path to a simpler way of life

by Doug Firby | Aug 23, 2021 | Today, Travel, Things to do in Canada, Get outside, ConnecTour Chronicles | 0

This entry is part 25 of 35 in the series ConnecTour Chronicles

The homestead is no-frills, but felt cozy as the family bustled about their daily chores

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