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Robert Thirsk Finds Joy in the Everyday

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|Date: February 28, 2026
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Robert Thirsk Finds Joy in the Everyday

Author: Marion Lougheed From Dr. Robert Thirsk’s mild demeanour, you’d never guess he was an accomplished ...

Author: Marion Lougheed From Dr. Robert Thirsk’s mild demeanour, you’d never guess he was an accomplished astronaut. His Zoom background gives it away. “I see you’re in outer space,” I say. “You can’t ...

February 28, 2026
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JIM CUDDY AT 70: Four Decades of Music, Family, and Canadian Pride

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JIM CUDDY AT 70: Four Decades of Music, Family, and Canadian Pride

It has been a whirlwind couple of years for Canadian music giant Jim Cuddy—well, more like 40 years. The ...

It has been a whirlwind couple of years for Canadian music giant Jim Cuddy—well, more like 40 years. The year 2024 marked the 40th anniversary of his band Blue Rodeo, his induction into the Canadian S ...

December 30, 2025
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“Valerie Pringle Has Left The Building.”

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“Valerie Pringle Has Left The Building.”

It may be the name of her 31-episode travel show that ran for four years, but in truth, it also marks a n ...

It may be the name of her 31-episode travel show that ran for four years, but in truth, it also marks a new phase in her life. Canada’s beloved broadcasting powerhouse is moving on. This past spring, ...

October 27, 2025
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THE RT. HON JEAN CHRETIEN: Better than Ever

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THE RT. HON JEAN CHRETIEN: Better than Ever

When you walk along the corridor of prime ministerial portraits outside the House of Commons chamber in O ...

When you walk along the corridor of prime ministerial portraits outside the House of Commons chamber in Ottawa, there is one that stands out for its brilliant colour. From a bright yellow canvas, a se ...

August 31, 2025
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Holly Cole: Dazzling and Jazzy

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Holly Cole: Dazzling and Jazzy

“Surviving a natural disaster can have a huge impact on your life.” In 2011, while in Japan on tour, Cana ...

“Surviving a natural disaster can have a huge impact on your life.” In 2011, while in Japan on tour, Canadian music icon Holly Cole was about to head to the pool when glasses on her minibar started ra ...

July 01, 2025
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Chris Hadfield – Out of This World

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Chris Hadfield – Out of This World

It is no exaggeration to say that Commander Chris Hadfield is good at almost everything. Decorated fighte ...

It is no exaggeration to say that Commander Chris Hadfield is good at almost everything. Decorated fighter pilot, astronaut, first Canadian to walk in space, first Canadian to operate the Canadarm, fi ...

May 01, 2025
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BOB MCDONALD: “Just Say Yes”

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BOB MCDONALD: “Just Say Yes”

“I thought I was going to be an actor,” says broadcaster Bob McDonald, longtime host of CBC Radio’s scien ...

“I thought I was going to be an actor,” says broadcaster Bob McDonald, longtime host of CBC Radio’s science magazine Quirks & Quarks. As a promising college thespian, he could have gone far, but h ...

February 28, 2025
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David Bouchard: For the Love of Reading

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David Bouchard: For the Love of Reading

“How’s the city, boy?” my grandfather asked me about my new foster home. It was my third foster home, and ...

“How’s the city, boy?” my grandfather asked me about my new foster home. It was my third foster home, and my first one in the big city. “Grandfather, it’s awesome,” I answered respectfully. And I answ ...

January 01, 2025
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Adrienne Arsenault: Thirty Years of Seeking the Truth

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Adrienne Arsenault: Thirty Years of Seeking the Truth

Adrienne Arsenault, chief correspondent of CBC News and host of The National, has seen it all in her 30 y ...

Adrienne Arsenault, chief correspondent of CBC News and host of The National, has seen it all in her 30 years of covering the world. From jaw-dropping, terrifying, life-threatening experiences to sitt ...

November 01, 2024
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Fitness Expert Miranda Esmonde-White’s Quest for Truth and Meaning

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Fitness Expert Miranda Esmonde-White’s Quest for Truth and Meaning

Fitness guru Miranda Esmonde-White thrives on helping people heal and live without pain. It is her missio ...

Fitness guru Miranda Esmonde-White thrives on helping people heal and live without pain. It is her mission in life. New York Times and Globe and Mail best-selling author Miranda Esmonde-White has been ...

September 01, 2024
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Jim West: Successful Jazzpreneur

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Jim West: Successful Jazzpreneur

With his record label’s office located in the cozy Montreal community of L’Île des Soeurs in Quebec, Jim ...

With his record label’s office located in the cozy Montreal community of L’Île des Soeurs in Quebec, Jim West’s roots have always been solidly Canadian. The accomplished 69-year-old record producer, a ...

July 03, 2024
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Marion Buller: Up Close and Personal with UVic’s Chancellor

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Marion Buller: Up Close and Personal with UVic’s Chancellor

“Stay calm, be brave and wait for the signs. Never say never and keep an open mind.” For the Honour ...

“Stay calm, be brave and wait for the signs. Never say never and keep an open mind.” For the Honourable Marion Buller, one of the most accomplished judges in Canada and Chancellor of the Univers ...

April 30, 2024
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David Malysheff: Picture Perfect

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David Malysheff: Picture Perfect

Victoria cinematographer David Malysheff takes pictures for a living. He’s the man behind the camera on p ...

Victoria cinematographer David Malysheff takes pictures for a living. He’s the man behind the camera on productions such as Amazing Race Canada and Canada’s Next Top Model, the news magazine The Fifth ...

January 01, 2024
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David Sinclair: Hooked On Helping

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David Sinclair: Hooked On Helping

When it comes to volunteering, David Sinclair can’t say no. Since retiring in 1994, he has raised money f ...

When it comes to volunteering, David Sinclair can’t say no. Since retiring in 1994, he has raised money for numerous causes, secured housing for seniors, helped fellow veterans transition to civilian ...

October 30, 2023
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Chef Don Guthro Today’s Special: Help And Hope

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Chef Don Guthro Today’s Special: Help And Hope

D.I.C.E.D is nothing fancy. The humble, indoor-outdoor eatery minutes away from Vancouver’s Jericho Beach ...

D.I.C.E.D is nothing fancy. The humble, indoor-outdoor eatery minutes away from Vancouver’s Jericho Beach features a rustic grass enclosure where hungry diners feast at weather-beaten picnic tables. I ...

September 26, 2023
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