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Canadian Love Map

Charm Diamond Centres

Charm Diamond Centres proudly presents The Canadian Love Map. This podcast is on a mission to tell Canada’s love stories. Everyday stories of discovery, loss, curiosity, and love. Real people overcoming differences, distance, and doubt. Stories that are rich in character, colourful in setting, raw in honesty and inspiring in their complexity. Love isn’t a straight line. It’s complex. It’s a journey. And everyone needs a good love story. Join author, former news anchor, and lifelong storyteller

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29:01

Long Distance In Love

Canadian Love Map ·

2022/03/24

It started with a phone number written on a post-it note and led to "going steady" as seniors in high school. Flash forward to present day, they are still going steady. This week's love story belongs to Sara and John from Nova Scotia. When high school ends, we are often encouraged to cut ties as we figure things out, which could lead to heartbreak. But Sara and John decided to stay together though it all. The pair followed their own paths and endured 4 years of long distance, at a time

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22:48

Who Do You Think I Am?

Canadian Love Map ·

2022/03/17

The famous saying “You shouldn't judge a book by its cover” is famous for a reason. We are so much more than how we appear on the outside. This love story belongs to Madison Tevlin, a shining star from Toronto who was born to entertain. She was also born with down syndrome. But as she says, that's the least interesting thing about her. Madison created a pilot on YouTube called “Who do you think I am?” aimed at challenging stereotypes that turned into a TV show on CBC Gem. Madison interviews

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29:39

Love Letters Across The Atlantic

Canadian Love Map ·

2022/03/10

The art of letter writing is a long-lost practice. It requires patience, but also evokes anticipation and hope. This multi-generational love story belongs to Carly and Adam from British Columbia. It's about Irene and Nick, Carly's grandparents. Irene was a British war bride and Nick was her Canadian soldier husband. When Carly discovered her grandmother's love letters, it inspired her to cross the sea for an adventure and pick up the pen herself. 67 years after the original letters were

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30:39

Bella Brave And Her Supermom

Canadian Love Map ·

2022/03/03

This weeks love story belongs to Bella and her supermom Kyla, from Saskatchewan. You might know Bella from TikTok, where she has won the hearts of millions of followers. Bella was born with 3 rare health conditions. She and Kyla have spent a big chunk of the past 8 years in the hospital and Bella has endured over 20 surgeries in her young life. Her mom Kyla, has also endured the stresses of being a medical mother. Despite these challenges, Bella is the rock in Kyla’s life. At the end of the

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27:15

Adopting A Best Friend

Canadian Love Map ·

2022/02/24

Pets come into our lives for different reasons. Perhaps to heal a broken heart or to simply be a loyal companion. In this week's story, it was all of the above and so much more. This love story belongs to Angela and her grumpy "murder cat", from Nova Scotia. When Angela's grandfather passed away she adopted his cat named Mackenzie. She chose to document their entertaining relationship on social media. The unlikely duo gained an enormous audience, and their unconventional love story

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26:16

International Band Of Brothers

Canadian Love Map ·

2022/02/17

The word family can mean something different for everyone. But we can all agree that the power of connection should be cherished and celebrated. Today's love story belongs to Michel from Toronto. In Haiti, Michel was adopted by Canadian parents at only 5 weeks old and he grew up in a small Ontario town. Despite being part of a loving family, his racial identity caused some challenges in his young life. Michel grew up hungry to know more about his Haitian roots. He knew very little about his

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31:01

We Met In An Ice Storm

Canadian Love Map ·

2022/02/10

They were two individuals on separate life paths when their journeys collided in the most Canadian of ways: in an ice storm...in April! This weeks love story belongs to Jennifer and Chris from Toronto. What was shaping up to be a tragic tale of interrupted travel became a cinematic story they've been joyfully telling for 18 years. There's lots to this story including a movie worthy first kiss, a high speed race to a wedding and a concert proposal. It's got everything a great

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29:12

Living A Charmed Life

Canadian Love Map ·

2022/02/03

This week's love story belongs to a pair of storytellers destined for the big screen, Dylan and Jen from British Columbia. Once upon a time, Jen was a model traveling the world while Dylan was skating toward a hockey career. As so often happens, life had surprises in store for them. She became an actor and filmmaker, and he landed a role in one of Canada's most successful TV shows. Their journeys collided with a chance meeting through an agent which eventually led to a romantic proposal

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1:32

Season 4 Trailer

Canadian Love Map ·

2022/01/27

Welcome to Season 4 of the Canadian Love Map. We’re on a quest to discover the extraordinary love stories of everyday people. Ever wonder how people seem to find their connection, partner, love? We do. What’s the secret? Do the stars have to align? Are you a perfect match? Are you in the same place at the right time? Join us every week to hear stories of discovery, loss, curiosity and love. About overcoming differences, distance, and doubt. Love isn’t a straight line. It’s complex. It’s

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8:00

Season 3 Wrap-Up

Canadian Love Map ·

2021/12/30

Another season comes to a close at the end of 2021 with the Season 3 wrap-up. Host Nancy Regan and producer Sarah MacLellan have a chat about the amazing stories told in the third season of Canadian Love Map. We heard stories about taking risks, leaps of faith, the love of community, the power of humor and appreciating what matters. Thank you to all our great guests this season and our amazing sponsor Charm Diamond Centres. Do you know of a great love story? We want to hear from you! Fill

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35:05

Rick and Amanda (Part 2)

Canadian Love Map ·

2021/12/23

In the second part of our conversation with Rick and Amanda we dive even deeper with the couple and learn about the physical and emotional challenges of The Man In Motion Tour, what it takes to keep going and the importance of supportive people. We also get a closer look at this inspiring partnership and find out about a media crazed engagement, the creation of the Rick Hansen Foundation and how the couple cultivated a beautiful family life that has been the greatest gift to them both.

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34:22

Rick and Amanda (Part 1)

Canadian Love Map ·

2021/12/16

This week's love story belongs to Rick and Amanda, and features all the kinds of love we celebrate on this podcast. But this episode also happens to feature a Canadian hero and icon. You might know him as the "Man in Motion". Rick Hansen won the hearts of Canadians over 35 years ago, when he traveled the globe in his wheelchair, raising awareness and money for spinal cord research. On that legendary journey, Rick lost his own heart to his physiotherapist, Amanda, who played a vital role in

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27:19

Heidi's Story

Canadian Love Map ·

2021/12/09

This week's love story belongs to Heidi, a mother of four who is diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. Heidi is surrounded by love with her four young children, husband and an idyllic life on an Ontario dairy farm. In what could be considered as someone's darkest time, Heidi is choosing to spread love outwards to others. She is inspiring people to do small acts of kindness and encouraging people to join her in the fight for a cure. Donate to Heidi's fundraiser here

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37:44

Alicia and Scott (Part 2)

Canadian Love Map ·

2021/12/02

Love and kindness should be at the root of everything we do. This week in part two of our conversation with Alicia and Scott we learn more inspiring details of Alicia's growing career as an influencer, and why it's important to lead with kindness. There's lots of love in Alicia and Scott's lives - self love, couple love, and even a fabulous surprise demonstration of love for a special follower.

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31:34

Alicia and Scott Return (Part 1)

Canadian Love Map ·

2021/11/25

"Acts of kindness have these incredible ripple effects." For this week's love story, we're catching up with our favourite couple - Alicia and Scott! A lot has happened since we surprised Alicia with a diamond ring back in Season 1, and in this episode we find out what they've been up to! These two continue to steal our hearts, and the hearts of their fans. They lead with kindness and love in everything they do.

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24:44

The Copper and The Hippie

Canadian Love Map ·

2021/11/18

Love can make you move all around the country, but home will always be wherever you are together. This week's love story tells the tale of Jeff and Rhonda, a "copper and a hippie", who took many leaps of faith to be together. Rhonda. Their story has many twists and turns, even some bumpy roads, but their strong commitment to each other meant they were always ready for the next adventure. This is a love story all about teamwork, resilience, courage and sacrifice.

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26:41

Reunited After 30 Years

Canadian Love Map ·

2021/11/11

When you know...you know. For Sue, this happened to be in the first grade when she first saw Jim! An on and off young romance blossomed between Sue and Jim when they were schoolmates, but life took them on separate paths. Their love story had a 30 year intermission, but a feeling that it was meant to be kept Sue and Jim in each other's thoughts. What happened next was a reunion that was a long time coming. One that was truly meant to be.

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23:23

A Recipe For Love

Canadian Love Map ·

2021/11/04

This week's love story started at a farmers market and blossomed over a long first date and a bouquet of....asparagus! Renee dropped lots of hints when she frequently delivered baked goods to Dixon's stall at the local Farmer's Market, and eventually she asked him out on a date. What happened next was a magical dinner date, many meals cooked together and a relationship full of love, laughing and of course...food! These two sure know the ingredients to a good partnership. Renee shares even

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24:56

Finding Your Match

Canadian Love Map ·

2021/10/28

This week we have a love story, with love itself! Jean-Eva Dickie went from making actual maps, to mapping love connections as a professional matchmaker. Inspired by creating happiness in the lives of others, she teaches techniques to help her clients find love. In the process, she has learned a lot about relationships, and has found a match of her own. To get in the "Book Of Love" visit: https://www.jematchmaking.com/

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26:21

Risk and Reward

Canadian Love Map ·

2021/10/21

Love is all about taking risks. For Kelsey and Taylor, taking risks is a steadfast theme in their love story. This unlikely couple was set up through friends, when they least expected it. Little did they know, they were a match. Taylor motivated Kelsey to follow her heart embrace a new career path, while Kelsey inspires Taylor to always be authentic. The pair are currently enjoying the next adventure with a move to a new home, across the world.

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