Tue, Nov 12, 2019
Gravelbourg lies in the south of the province and was originally settled by Francophones. A lot of larger farms bought out the smaller ones since after WW2, They think they have a touch of Europe to the town's style. There is a French Canadian cultural centre, where he visits and tries his hand at folkloric dancing. We are introduced to Toto a long time resident from the Philippines who is the local Blacksmith.
Sat, Oct 13, 2018
Huntington used to be the town that clothed Canada as there were Mills that made Worsted material, including making the Red Serge uniforms for the RCMP, but the mills closed down by 2005, so, without jobs some folk left to search elsewhere. The town is 45 minutes drive from Montreal. About 20 years ago there were 7 bars in town and was a hopping night life spot, with visitors even coming from the USA. Some folk have been opening new businesses and they try to support each other's. One such place processes dog bones, a worker says they get a health inspection once a month, which is more often than places that make food for humans. Jonny visits Joanne, who opened Le Valle de Travailleurs store, and she is pleased that she can take her beloved chocolate Lab dog Ralph to work with her. Some folk pop in just to see Ralph.
Tue, Dec 4, 2018
Minto is a struggling small town in SW Manitoba situated on an old railway line, and they get help with a recent and unexpected inheritance. Jonny visits the only school of 35 children, where they don't have a gym and so have to play outside in -30C weather. The town does have a curling rink and we see the ingenious zamboni made by residents.
Tue, Nov 20, 2018
Radisson is a small town of 514 residents. Jonny meets Gertrude, a retired RCMP officer who has seen it all. A young lad of 13 owns his own museum and store of rocks, he started his collection when he was 8 when a collection was given to him. In his museum he has dinosaur poo, amolite and a meteor in his extensive array. Jonny visits a Hair Salon, and a person there is a specialist in removing hair, Why does Jonny volunteer? You will see. He has fun walzing with a woman, who with her husband run a Chinese French restaurant.