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New Glasgow Mayor Nancy Dicks, Viola Commemorative Committee chair Henderson Paris and MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law operations manager Alexis MacDonald celebrate the completion of the Viola Desmond Commemorative Wall on Viola’s Way in New Glasgow, N.S. (Photo courtesy MacGillivray Law)

Photo courtesy MacGillivray Law
75 years after Viola Desmond’s stand against segregation, former theatre honours her legacy
On Nov. 8, 1946, Viola Desmond made history at the Roseland Theatre in New Glasgow, N.S. Seventy-five years later, the building’s exterior pays tribute to her life through art.

Nancy Dicks, mairesse de New Glasgow; Henderson Paris, président du Comité commémoratif Viola; et Alexis MacDonald, directrice des opérations chez MacGillivray Injury and Insurance Law, célèbrent l’achèvement du mur commémoratif Viola Desmond sur Viola's Way à New Glasgow. (Photo : avec la permission de MacGillivray Law)

Photo : avec la permission de MacGillivray Law
L’évolution du cinéma Roseland : 75 ans après le combat de Viola Desmond contre la ségrégation
Le 8 novembre 1946, Viola Desmond est entrée dans l’histoire au cinéma Roseland. Soixante-quinze ans plus tard, le site poursuit son travail de sensibilisation auprès de la communauté.

Corona Canada’s “Officer of Natural Wonder,” Tyler Ravelle, has been travelling across Canada since Sept. 8 and sharing his adventures on Instagram @coronacanada. (Photo: Tyler Ravelle)

Photo: Tyler Ravelle
Corona Canada’s epic “Officer of Natural Wonder” road trip champions the nation’s natural beauty
Brewed with water and natural ingredients, Corona wants to encourage Canadians to responsibly experience the country’s natural wonders
Illustration of Alex Cuba by Lake Kathlyn, Smithers, B.C.

Illustration: Kyle Scott/Can Geo

Illustration: Kyle Scott/Can Geo
Our Country: Alex Cuba’s favourite place in Canada
The Latin Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter explains why moving to Smithers, B.C., was the best decision of his life
Our Country: Director Sergio Navarretta’s favourite place in Canada
The award-winning director of The Cuban on the restorative calm of Ontario’s Lake Simcoe
Dianne Whelan on the Trans Canada Trail

Filmmaker Dianne Whelan has become the first person to complete the Trans Canada Trail in its entirety following a six-year odyssey of walking, paddling and snowshoeing.

Six years, 470 hours of film, 100 journals, 24,000 kilometres: Tracing the Trans Canada Trail
Filmmaker Dianne Whelan has become the first person to complete the Trans Canada Trail in its entirety. Here, she shares insights from her epic cross-country journey. 
First Peoples' Interactive Map

The First Peoples' Interactive Map has 18 layers and showcases art, culture and language.

The First Peoples' Interactive Map has 18 layers and showcases art, culture and language.
First Peoples' Map of B.C.: New interactive map celebrates Indigenous cultures and language
The 18-layer First Peoples' map of BC focuses on language, art and heritage 
Illustration of Peter Mansbridge and the Northwest Passage

Peter Mansbridge at the Northwest Passage. (Illustration: Jacqui Oakley/Can Geo)

Illustration: Jacqui Oakley/Can Geo
Our Country: Peter Mansbridge on his love for the North
The retired news anchor recalls the emotions he felt while sailing through the Northwest Passage
canoes on a lake in canada

Photo: Andrew Ly

Photo: Andrew Ly
Canadian Tourism Week underway!
The tourism industry is calling on Canadians to pledge to travel in Canada once restrictions are lifted
Mont Royal Park Montreal

Montreal's Mont Royal Park is part of the new Cornerstone national network of urban parks. (Photo: Javier Frutos/Can Geo)

Mont Royal Park Montreal
Urban parks unite! Parks in Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto set to join forces
The first-of-its-kind partnership will bolster city parks at a time when Canadians need them most
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