The Canadian Love Map

This is a story about powerful young women, finding family in friends and what it means to live your best life.

For Alex and Corina, shared passions, humour, and appreciation of the simple everyday moments are at the core of this special connection.

This is a story about young love, long-distance and international relationships.

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

What began as a photo taken of their child being born - turned into a whirlwind of political hatred and a very long lawsuit.

This mother-son duo graduated from university one day apart and kept their bond as close as ever.

What started as an idea, a thought, a dream - turned into a foundation that impacted millions and continues to grow.

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

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

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.

This is a story about tackling trauma, starting new adult friendships, and most of all, love.

This is a story about patience, dedication, and most of all, love.

Lots of families bond over baking, but very few take that fondness to the next level. If you ask Belinda and Carol, they'd say it was a no-brainer.

The pandemic was a strange and challenging time for everyone, but amidst the darkness there were opportunities for joy.

Although the marriage with her father came to an end, MJ's connection with Natasha endured this breakup and evolved into a new kind of relationship: best friends.

For a lot of new mothers, an unexpected part of the journey comes when figuring out your "new normal." After all, having a baby radically changes your day-to-day lifestyle, especially for mothers.

Growing up can be tough, especially if you're juggling the responsibilities of childhood with the anxiety of caring for an ailing parent. For Paul, his mother's bipolar disorder was a constant fixation of his young life. It was a weight he carried with…

Today's story belongs to Alicia and Tyson, originally from Newfoundland and Manitoba, respectively. Adventure, freedom, and excitement. Many of us have daydreamed about shedding our familiar patterns and embracing the unknown, but very few of us bring…

Today's story belongs to Shellie Ann Tobin and Danielle MacDonald, originally from New Waterford, Cape Breton Island. The East Coast of Canada is steeped in a rich musical tradition that binds families, communities, and generations together. This is the…

Today's story belongs to Awele Oye-Onwuka from Lagos, Nigeria (and from Antigonish, Nova Scotia). Like many young people in Canada today, Awele is an international student hailing from the lively, busy city of Lagos, Nigeria. Awele loved growing up in…

Have you ever wondered what became of your high school sweetheart? For former flames Anita and Kevin, this common curiosity became a window of opportunity two decades after the young couple parted ways. However, a series of coincidental synchronicities…

Like many children, Julia struggled with reading. This would become a source of strife and insecurity for the young girl, until she found her fit in competitive canoe kayaking. In the world of sports Julia excelled. Her dedication and commitment would…

Deb's story belongs like many love stories do: girl meets boy at a bar and the two fall for each other. The "boy" in question was Ty, Deb's late husband. Deb and Ty had built the perfect life together with happy, healthy kids, and a gainful career working…

How do you communicate with the world? This weeks guest seeks connection through the stories she shares as a filmmaker, actor and journalist. Jackie Torrens is one of Canada’s brightest talents. Winning awards for performances on stage and screen, she has…