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Still Standing volume 7
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After the loss of its local fish, fur, and caviar industries, and the 2015 downturn in oil and gas, Lac La Biche, Alberta is looking to reinvent itself with luxury tipis, 3D archery, and the best gas station bathroom in the country.
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Still Standing volume 8
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The future is uncertain for environmentally sensitive Pelee Island, ON, but those who call the island home are committed to ensuring that their unique jewel is around for generations to come.
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Still Standing volume 11
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Canso has had its fair share of ups and downs. It was the site of a key subsea communications cable between North America and Europe and it flourished as the home of Canada's largest fish processing plant until the end of the cod fisheries. In 2017, Canso received the call of a lifetime; Maritime Launch Services announced that Canso was selected to be the future home of Canada's first ever commercial, rocket launching spaceport. Though residents of...
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Still Standing volume 9
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Tumbler Ridge has seen its fair share of economic highs and lows but a chance discovery of dinosaur tracks might just save this close-knit community from extinction.
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Still Standing volume 11
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Once known as the location of a famous indigenous battle and ceremonial burial ground, Pilot Mound, MB now struggles. But there is light on the horizon. This community, known unofficially as "Hockey Town in Manitoba" is hoping that it's new sports recreation centre and the first male hockey academy in Manitoba will get this town back on track!
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Still Standing volume 5
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Edgerton, Alberta's farming industry has been suffering for years but a brewery started by a group of childhood friends might just get this community to bubble back to the top again.
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Still Standing volume 4
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East Prestonians are doubling down on education, community support and empowerment of both young and old, ensuring that their community and its history will thrive for generations to come.
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Still Standing volume 6
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If all goes well, Canadians will soon be able to drive from Fortune, NL to a little-known corner of France. With that will come a boost in tourism and employment opportunities - a welcome change from a decade of decline.
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Still Standing volume 2
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In five years, Pinawa's nuclear research facility and main employer will be completely decommissioned, which has Pinawanians working hard to make sure it isn't the end of the road for their unique town.
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Still Standing volume 3
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Markdale ON, Canada's self-proclaimed "Ice-Cream Capital," took a hit when it's all-important ice cream factory burned to the ground.
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Still Standing volume 5
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Telkwa, BC was hit hard by the mountain pine beetle. This little bug decimated big forests leaving the town on the ropes. But this hearty community will continue to band together, get 'er done and laugh in the face of adversity.
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Still Standing volume 11
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After the closure of all three of its major lumber mills, Lumby lost not only hundreds of jobs and local businesses, but also its sense of identity. Now the town is emerging, hopeful with a diverse economy that includes arts, culture, and a 40-acre grow-op that's hoping to make pot for pets.
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Still Standing volume 12
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Buxton, On, was the final stop on the underground railroad and offered a new life of equality for former slaves.
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Still Standing volume 2
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Tucked away in Northern Ontario is a slice of… southern Italy. A century ago, immigrants from Siderno, Italy, left for a better life in Schreiber. And, though the town's big three employers, the mines, mills, and railway, have since declined, the descendants of these founding famiglias are still there and a big part of what's keeping this unique but struggling community alive.
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Still Standing volume 13
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When the Wells goldmine closed in the 1960's, the town's economy was devastated. The miners went off for work elsewhere and a wave of hippies move in saving the town from extinction. Overtime, Wells became a vibrant arts community. In 2016, Barkerville Gold Mine got an injection of new blood and the hope of striking gold once again. If they are successful then Wells could have an arts/industry identity crisis in its future.
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Still Standing volume 1
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Already reeling from the oil collapse, the people of Fort McMurray, AB are determined to rise out of the ashes and rebuild bigger and better following the most destructive wild fire in Canadian history.
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Still Standing volume 9
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Huntingdon, Quebec was known as the town that clothed Canada thanks to textile giants, Huntington Mills and Cleyn & Tinker. When the mills closed their doors, 2000 people lost their jobs - a big blow for a town of 2500. Now entrepreneurs with fresh ideas are re-energizing this former textile town.
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Still Standing volume 10
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For years, Radisson's welcome sign defiantly announced it as "The Town with the Future," even though their future was very much in question due to rural decline. But this town has a history of fighting back in spectacular ways. 13-year old, Judah Tyreman, and his amazing rock and gem museum are leading their latest fight. Without even meaning to, Judah has brought new life and new energy to Radisson.
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Still Standing volume 1
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English
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After nearly 40 flood-free years, the township of Minden Hills has developed a flooding problem, declaring a state of emergency 3 times in the last 7 years but as the community digs out, they are also digging in, deepening their commitment to one another as they find new ways to come together.
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Still Standing volume 3
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English
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In May 2017, the Polar Bear Capital of the World unexpectedly became a fly- in community. A year of year of skyrocketing costs and unemployment are taking their toll but the community continues to hang on by its Northern grit, ingenuity and community spirit.
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