Clara Dugas, an Acadian storyteller has created a funny, yet touching story of her mother's first journey to the big city. She leaves her younger children behind so she can help her son adapt and has some adventures of her own.

For more information on Acadians:

Expulsion of the Acadians - WikipediaAcadian Expulsion (the Great Upheaval)

The Canadian Encyclopedia

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Producers: Lynda Joyce, Colette Laplante, Elaine O'Reilly

Storyteller: Phil Nagy Humour; Folktale

Were you afraid of something under your bed when you were little? Did you grow up and dismiss such foolishness? Well, maybe it wasn’t so foolish, according to Phil Nagy, this month’s storyteller.

And after you sort out your bedtime fears, you can learn why it’s so important to walk like a wiseman.

Enjoy!

Producers: Lynda Joyce, Colette Laplante and Elaine O'Reilly. Music by Lynda Joyce

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Storyteller: Cecilia Blanchefield True, History

Cecilia tells the tale of a true showman who was willing to go to any length to entertain an audience.

Produced by Lynda Joyce, Colette Laplante and Elaine O’Reilly. Music by: Lynda Joyce.

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Storyteller: Lynda Joyce Folktale

A Scottish folktale, from the Isle of Skye, a sweet story about how a young woman becomes a dream maker.

Produced by: Lynda Joyce, Colette Laplante and Elaine O'Reilly. Music by: Lynda Joyce.

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Storyteller: Elaine O'Reilly Personal, Dog story

A heartwarming story or a young woman and her dog and the special bond between them.

Producers: Lynda Joyce, Colette Laplante, Elaine O'Reilly

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"Doberman Pinschers are loyal, intelligent, and energetic dogs known for their sleek appearance and deep devotion to their families. Explore their temperament, care needs, and why they’re such extraordinary companions” on " The Spruce Pets ": https://www.thesprucepets.com/doberman-pinscher-dog-breed-profile-1117961

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Teller: Colette Laplante History, Crime, Ghost

Colette tells a story about a woman brutally murdered in old Montreal in the 19th century. The story is true - do you believe it?

References:

⁠https://hauntedmontreal.com/haunted-griff⁠https://www.bekahferguson.com/mary-gallagher-the-headless-ghost-of-griffintown/

Stories are shared with permission and cannot be reproduced or copied with explicit consent.

Published by: Lynda Joyce, Colette Laplante and Elaine O'Reilly. Music by Lynda Joyce

Thanks to Ottawa Storytellers and Storytellers of Canada - Conteurs du Canada for their continued support.