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Where Ya From? Truth Behind Town Names
Canada. Ka. Na. Da. Ka-na-da. Say it aloud a few times and the name of our nation starts to sound a bit, well, weird. But Canadians wouldn’t have it any other way. With a glance at the sampling collected here, it’s obvious our forefathers had a sense of humour, if not...
Loreena McKennitt’s Tour of Morden, Manitoba
Loreena McKennitt is one of Canada’s most successful international artists, having sold more than 14 million albums around the world and achieved gold and multi-platinum status in more than 15 countries.
Harrowsmith Goes to Soupfest!
Catch our publisher, Yolanda Thornton, chatting with the soupsational Marty Galin at the Holland Marsh Soupfest.
Stompin’ Tom Connors’ 3000-year Calendar
Back in 2010, the Canadian music legend Stompin’ Tom Connors agreed to share his 3000-year calendar with the readers of Harrowsmith’s Truly Canadian Almanac. He was a fan of the Almanac and a true Canadian hero. We will miss him.
The Small Halls of Fame
Rural Canada has produced some of the world’s finest athletes. Here’s a look at a few of Canada’s small town halls of fame that keep their memories alive.
Royal Welcome
Canadian Small Towns Still Remember The 1959 Royal Visit.
Remembering the Raw Emotion of Vincent
Perhaps no one completely personifies the fine line between artistic genius and madness quite so well as Vincent Van Gogh.
A voice that shaped the Canadian identity
Farley Mowat placed the Canadian north firmly at centre stage with books like People of the Deer and The Snow Walker.
Small Ponds featuring Kevin Callan
Born in Milton, Ontario, Kevin shares his love of his hometown, his youth, and his love for his family.
Welcome to the Napa of the North(east)
Annapolis vineyards are turning out some top-quality wines, while craft breweries have some excellent award-winning ales and lagers on tap.
Small Ponds featuring Joseph Boyden
The novelist speaks fondly about his hometown of Moosonee, Ontario.
Small Ponds featuring Juno Awards Winner George Canyon
The country star discusses his home town of Pictou County, Nova Scotia and why he loves Canada.
Footnotes from the Grasslands
One barren day I woke and I was a widow. These are rural dreams, urban reality: reflections on life in the country.
The ATV Grows Up
An ATV is all play and no work, right? Not any more. Indeed, an ATV can hold its own doing chores on the farm.