Today's love story comes from Alex & Corina of Halifax, NS.

This newly-wed couple met while working at a movie theatre. Their modern love story started with friendship and soon grew into a sitcom-worthy romance. Both movie buffs, Alex and Corina share a love for the cinema, and specifically the show Friends has played a starring role in their lives. They are a real-life Chandler and Monica as their relationship took a while to get off the ground, but is now full of entertaining and sweet memories, including a Friends-inspired candlelit proposal.
For Alex and Corina, shared passions, humour, and appreciation of the simple everyday moments are at the core of this special connection.

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Hosted by Nancy Regan

Produced by Podstarter

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Today's love story comes from Colette & Ezra of Halifax, NS.

When these two left for their trip to Portugal, they were JUST friends... but they came back in love. Meet Colette and Ezra, two adventurous souls who found each other in the classic friends-to-lovers trope. Now, one baby and building Colette's dream Boutique Inn later... these two are living the dream they've always wanted.

This is a story about dreaming big, sharing goals, adventuring together and learning to love later in life. 

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Hosted by Nancy Regan

Produced by Podstarter

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Today's love story comes from BJ & Frank from Toronto, ON.

What began as a photo taken of their child being born - turned into a whirlwind of political hatred and a very long lawsuit. Meet BJ & Frank: teachers, adventurers and fathers. And while their son, Milo, was born, a photo was taken of him in the arms of his fathers. However, this photo was stolen by a right-wing political party in Italy for a campaign AGAINST gay parents. Fast forward 7 years and a very long lawsuit later, BJ and Frank win the case and share their story with us.

This is a story about overcoming hardship, the vulnerability of being true to yourself and how sometimes, children can bring out the best in a relationship.

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Hosted by Nancy Regan

Produced by Podstarter

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Today's love story comes from Randy & Jocelyne Robinson of Vancouver, BC.

This mother-son duo graduated from university one day apart and kept their bond as close as ever. Randy, who graduated in law and Jocelyn with her PhD in education and sciences, these two are an unstoppable pair.
Now, six years after grad, they join us to share what they have been up to since their graduation and teach us a thing or two about how they stayed so close and what family means to them.

This is a story about education, family and supporting your community.

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Hosted by Nancy Regan

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Today's love story comes from Mark Brand from Vancouver, BC.

What started as an idea, a thought, a dream - turned into a foundation that impacted millions and continues to grow. Mark is an example that if you want something and have ideas to get there, you can. He took the problem of food insecure individuals in Canada, used his love of cooking, and made a token program that gave people food that needed it.
Now, Mark can be seen spreading his message on TED Talks and around the globe to feed as many people as he can.

This is a story about passion, breaking through old habits and following your heart.

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Hosted by Nancy Regan

Produced by Podstarter

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Today's story belongs to Arta Rexhepi from Kosovo (and from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia).

With grief and loss, comes hope and new beginnings. Meet Arta, a Kosovo-born woman who had to flee her country during the war and start anew with her family in Canada. She moved 25 years ago, went to college to graduate in journalism and now, Arta has a family and a life in Nova Scotia. She now shares her experience in Kosovo, living in refugee camps, life as a new Canadian and her advice to fellow new Canadians trying to navigate a new life.

This is a story about vulnerability, learning new things and being proud of where you're from, while also embracing where you are.

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Hosted by Nancy Regan

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Today's love story comes from Steph & Katie Burlton from Vancouver, BC.

What started as an innocent meeting at dance class, turned into something magical. Steph and Katie fell head-over-heels for each other and decided that they would travel the world together all while documenting their adventures. With Steph's tech and videography skills paired with Katie's passion for storytelling and creativity - these two were ready to take on the world! Now, you can find the pair on Instagram @Lezseetheworld and join them on their adventures and journey to find queer-accepted spots across the globe.

This is a story about following your heart, vulnerability online and being proud of who you are.

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Hosted by Nancy Regan

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Today's story comes from Greg Scott & Hali ScottSmith from Hornby Island, BC.

Finding common ground with your child can be tough (especially during those pre-teen years), but Greg Scott made it his mission to not only form genuine bonds with both his children - but share it with the rest of the world. From taking his son to bike across Canada together and then taking his daughter, Hali, to ski all 44 slops in BC within 44 days. His bond with his children was a gift he wanted to share with everyone - and that blossomed into the "Tidbits of Change Foundation."

This is a story about strong parental/mentor bonding, finding activities to share with your children and learning to value quality time while your kids grow.

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Hosted by Nancy Regan

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Today's story belongs to Melanie Chambers, of London, Ontario.

High school is tough for most, but harder when you have a bully. Melanie shares how she, years later, reached out to her high school bully for questions and received not only answers - but a new friend. She uncovers how meeting her bully years after high school impacted her, how she moved forward and the life she lives now with a new attitude!

Listen to hear the lessons she learned from high school that carried on into her 40s. This is a story about tackling trauma, starting new adult friendships, and most of all, love.

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Hosted by Nancy Regan

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Today's story belongs to Fran and Matt Hrabluk, of Mississauga, Ontario.

Although every marriage is special, some are just made of tougher stuff. Fran and Matt, for example, are celebrating a big anniversary this year: seventy years. It was 1954 the year Fran and Matt, two young lovers from humble farming backgrounds, decided to tie the knot. Over the past seven decades, the two learned what it meant to keep a marriage together through tick and thin, good times and bad.

Listen to hear the lessons they've learned and the secrets to keeping a marriage alive and thriving. This is a story about patience, dedication, and most of all, love.

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Hosted by Nancy Regan

Produced by Podstarter

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