In the heart of Canada’s only desert, the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) turned hardship into an amazing comeback story. In 1968, they launched Canada’s first Indigenous-owned vineyard and .. show full overview
In the heart of Canada’s only desert, the Osoyoos Indian Band (OIB) turned hardship into an amazing comeback story. In 1968, they launched Canada’s first Indigenous-owned vineyard and today, the OIB runs more businesses per capita than any First Nation in Canada and is a model of Indigenous entrepreneurship.
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia was the birthplace of Canada’s underground coal mining industry. Immigrants from all over the world came to work in its 12 mines, which supported military .. show full overview
Glace Bay, Nova Scotia was the birthplace of Canada’s underground coal mining industry. Immigrants from all over the world came to work in its 12 mines, which supported military operations during both world wars. With the rise of oil and electric heating, the demand for coal declined, and two fatal accidents in the ‘70s and ‘80s forced the operators to shut down the mine. Thousands of residents moved out of town, setting off a trend that continues today with the town still losing about 10 per cent of its population every five years. But Glace Bay is now focused on economic renewal through small business and tourism.
Arnprior was once the world’s largest helicopter and commercial plane parts hub, serving RCA, the U.S. military and Boeing, employing hundreds of people. But after 9/11, demand collapsed .. show full overview
Arnprior was once the world’s largest helicopter and commercial plane parts hub, serving RCA, the U.S. military and Boeing, employing hundreds of people. But after 9/11, demand collapsed and a decade later, the remaining jobs were moved to Mexico. By Christmas 2023, the Arnprior plant was shut down for good. Today, the facility sits empty, but the town is finding new ways forward.
Grand Manan, a foggy island in the Bay of Fundy, is a spawning grounds for herring and known as the “Smoked Herring Capital of the World.” But as fish stocks declined and government .. show full overview
Grand Manan, a foggy island in the Bay of Fundy, is a spawning grounds for herring and known as the “Smoked Herring Capital of the World.” But as fish stocks declined and government regulations increased, the smokehouses closed, and the town shifted to canning. When the last canning plant shut down in 2004, the town leaned into new ways to boost its economy, while celebrating its past.
Acton’s nickname was “Leather Town.” It was home to The Beardmore Tannery, which employed approximately 2,000 workers in its sprawling one-million-square-foot complex and The Olde Hide .. show full overview
Acton’s nickname was “Leather Town.” It was home to The Beardmore Tannery, which employed approximately 2,000 workers in its sprawling one-million-square-foot complex and The Olde Hide House, which became Canada’s largest leather store thanks to a clever ad campaign. The tannery closed in 1986, but the store held on until January 2025. Now that its leather era is officially over, Acton is pivoting to a new identity built around wildlife, innovative businesses and agricultural fairs.
Lennox Island (L'nui Minegoo) is a Mi’kmaw community in Malpeque Bay off the northwest coast of Prince Edward Island that lies only two metres above sea level. Today, the island is .. show full overview
Lennox Island (L'nui Minegoo) is a Mi’kmaw community in Malpeque Bay off the northwest coast of Prince Edward Island that lies only two metres above sea level. Today, the island is facing the serious challenge of climate change. Fields where elders once played sports as children are now underwater; roughly 272 acres have already disappeared. The Mi’kmaw Confederacy of PEI has partnered with the University of Prince Edward Island’s Climate Lab to study the problem, and local leaders are now fighting to protect the land, culture, and way of life before it’s too late.
Flin Flon was once home to 17 mines, pulling thousands of tons of copper, zinc, silver and gold out of the ground every year. In the 1980s, ore prices collapsed in a global recession, .. show full overview
Flin Flon was once home to 17 mines, pulling thousands of tons of copper, zinc, silver and gold out of the ground every year. In the 1980s, ore prices collapsed in a global recession, and by June 2022, the last ore was extracted, signalling the end of an industry that sustained its inhabitants for generations. In June 2025, Flin Flon experienced another crisis when massive wildfires forced its evacuation, but the town keeps finding ways to carry on.
For decades, St. Thomas, Ontario, was a symbol of Canada-U.S. cooperation. In the 1960s, Ford opened a massive plant, rolling out Crown Victorias, Grand Marquis, and Town Car sedans. In .. show full overview
For decades, St. Thomas, Ontario, was a symbol of Canada-U.S. cooperation. In the 1960s, Ford opened a massive plant, rolling out Crown Victorias, Grand Marquis, and Town Car sedans. In 2011, as consumer demand shifted towards SUVs, the plant shut down. The town fought back and recently secured a $7-billion EV battery factory. But now, with trade tensions rising between Canada and the U.S., life looks uncertain for St. Thomas and its remaining autoworkers.
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