by Emily Hol I'm happy to introduce this creative nonfiction piece from my friend Emily! "Laura Secord's Walk" taught me details about the well-known and inspiring story that I had not known before. Enjoy! June 22, 1813 Laura hurried across the wet grass. Morning dew sprung into the air as she practically flew through her brother’s yard. Heart beating faster than usual, she reached the door and knocked. “Why, Aunt Laura, what are you doing here, and at this hour no less?”

by Brooke Jacqueline Saturday, December 1, 1917 Halifax, Nova Scotia A crisp winter breeze tickles my nose, teasing my hair out of my thick blonde braid. Stretched out before me lie the rows of wooden houses, and beyond them, the harbour. “Look, Ruthie, look!” Little Tom pulls on my coat sleeve, pointing toward the water. A ship glides into sight. “Ooh, that’s a big one,” I say, squeezing his little hand in acknowledgment. By my side walks Margaret, carrying baby France

By Samuel James “God keep our land…glorious and free…” Whenever we sing the Canadian national anthem at a sports game, this line sticks out. What’s funny is that most people have no notion of its significance. Few of us realize that this is a devout prayer by Canada’s founding fathers, asking God to preserve our nation. As a Christian, I believe there is a direct correlation between our country rejecting the principles it was founded upon and its current decline. Although a

How can I begin to describe Canada – the second largest nation in the world in landmass, home to millions of lakes and poutine-loving people? Whose citizens are typically stereotyped as being friendly and polite, which, for the most part, is true… until you encounter the gridlocked traffic in Vancouver, Toronto, or Halifax. Or until you give them a hockey stick and put them on the ice against an opponent… *coughs* For a nation so large, so naturally stunning, and so wealthy,

Exciting news!!! I've been planning this for a while now, and I'm thrilled to see it come to life. I wanted to have a dedicated place where I can build my platform as an author - including fiction writing as well as nonfiction writing. So, I launched my own Instagram account solely dedicated to my writing journey! I'll post updates on my writing (including the contemporary romance novel I'm drafting!) as well as other books that I'm reading and enjoying! I'm looking forward t