This love story belongs to Shannon Christensen from British Columbia. 

After a tumultuous teen phase, the sudden loss of her father and the challenging revelations of new parenthood, Shannon made it her mission to build a village for mothers in need. The result? A nonprofit and movement called Mamas for Mamas: a national charitable organization that supports mothers and caregivers in crisis by providing ongoing support to individuals and families facing various poverty-related struggles. 

It's a wide-reaching support system that is making a loving difference and spreading across the country. 

To get involved, donate or for more information, visit:

https://www.mamasformamas.org/

Hosted by Nancy Regan

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This love story belongs to Gabrielle and Bobby from Alberta.

These two friends turned lovers have conquered the overwhelming challenges' life has thrown at them. But they've also been rewarded with the greatest gift.

After a long time friendship, these two finally got together after recognizing there was a spark between them that never really went away. Gabrielle and Bobby were looking forward to their life together as newly-weds when Gabrielle received an unexpected cancer diagnosis. Not only did they overcome this bump in the road, but they also fulfilled their dream of starting a family. 

Through sickness and health, these two are in it all together.

Hosted by Nancy Regan

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This week’s love story belongs to Kevin and Nick, and some golden girls. 

When Kevin and Nick met at a party, their worlds collided. What started as intrigue eventually led to a romantic relationship, but the catch was that Nick lived in London. Kevin decided to go the distance for love and moved across the pond, where he not only started a new, fulfilled life with Nick, but an unexpected array of new beautiful friendships.  

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Today's love story belongs to Adyn Townes, an alternative indie-artist from Montreal. But to be more accurate, it's a vicarious kind of love story that unfolded between his grandparents. It's the stuff of romantic movies, but Adyn, a professional musician, made it into a beautiful love song called "Churchill".

http://www.adyntownes.com/

Stream "Churchill" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/2UnRkVT4z2xte89A33XgPa?si=eaf03012bf5a40e8

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This love story belongs to Barbra Jean and George Faulkner. 

When these two literally ran into each other in a hallway, they and their worlds collided. As it turned out, Barbra Jean had heard a calling and felt certain there was someone who needed her in their Grand Falls Newfoundland retirement home. Little did she know it would be George, a former pro hockey player known to everyone on "the rock" but her. 

This romance is one for the ages.

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 Today's love story belongs to Ayngelina, but it's a journey away from our usual terrain.

In her early 30s Ayngelina felt the itch to travel. So she left behind a successful career in advertising, and a boyfriend, to set off on a grand adventure...alone.

More than a decade later, she is still on the move and exploring her love of food and travel. But now she has legions of followers living vicariously through her. 

Check out Ayngelina's YouTube channel and website:

https://www.youtube.com/@ayngelina

https://www.baconismagic.ca/

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Love is the heart of every great book. This week's love story belongs to a Lindsay Maple, a BC woman who writes love stories. Lindsay's obsession with romance started at a young age, and it's blossomed into a career.

Her latest book, (Not)Your Basic Love Story) follows the story of Becky and Dev, two opposites who met on a flight to Mexico and start a whirlwind romance. When their relationship continues back in Canada, their worlds collide, and they are exposed to their cultural differences. 

"(Not) Your Basic Love Story is a RomCom about acceptance, compromise, and love being the only thing that truly matters." 

So what's the secret recipe for a great love story? Take a listen to find out.

(Not) Your Basic Love Story is available everywhere online where books are sold.

Purchase (Not)Your Basic Love Story on Amazon: https://a.co/d/8GiJAml

https://lindsaymaple.com/

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This week, it's all about mom! We are celebrating the maternal figures in our lives. In this special Mother’s Day episode, listeners and a few past guests are sharing their messages of love and gratitude. 

Maybe it’s biological. It could be a family friend, or even a mentor who helped contribute to the person we are today. Sometimes, it’s someone who is no longer with us, but who’s spirit still guides us through life. These are the relationships that shape us, and the stories that will stick with us forever.

There is nothing quite like a mother’s love.

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Today's love story belongs to Dena Edwards Wadden. Imagine being diagnosed with a dangerous form of cancer at 33. That's exactly what happened to Dena just a few days after her daughter's second birthday.

But not only did she do well with her treatment, she turned the tables on ovarian cancer and created Teal To Heal, a community fundraiser event in support of women undergoing treatment for Ovarian cancer. To Dena's surprise, the community wrapped its arms around this event and surpassed all her goals, by a lot.

It's been called the largest free ovarian cancer fundraiser in Canada. And you need to know about it. 

Learn more and donate:

http://give.becauseyoucare.ca/site/TR?fr_id=1231&pg=entry

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They say a picture paints a thousand words. A lot of times they do much more.

Today's love story belongs to Joe Napier. Jo's paintings tell the complex stories of great women of history. Her purpose driven pursuit, the Great Women Project, is creating portraits of female innovators whose place in history has not been adequately celebrated.

Her art graces the walls of Canadian corporate spaces, inspiring the next generation of female leaders. She is framing the past to influence the future. And that is love in action.

Canadian Love Map is a Charm Diamond Centres podcast, hosted by Nancy Regan and produced by Podstarter

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