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Chippewas of Rama First Nation, ON
This Indigenous community beat out 25 others to build the largest First Nations’ casino in Canada.
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Prince Rupert, BC
After the town's cannery shut down, Prince Rupert reinvented itself as a global shipping hub.
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Smith Falls, ON
After the closure of Smiths Falls’ iconic Hershey factory, Ontario’s “Chocolate Capital” reinvented itself as place where new recreational and service sector businesses can thrive.
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Windsor, NS
When Nova Scotia Textiles Ltd closed its doors after 106 years in operation, Windsor, NS embraced its reputation as the home of massive pumpkins and its claim as “the birthplace of hockey.”
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Kimberly, BC
For almost a century, the Sullivan Mine was the heart and soul of Kimberley, BC. Now, this mountain town's comeback story includes a make-believe Bavarian village.
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Elliot Lake, ON
After the town's uranium mine went bust, Elliot Lake turned to of another precious resource: some of the most affordable real estate in the country.
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Sioux Valley Dakota Nation, MB
Sioux Valley Dakota Nation in Manitoba are now bringing back the buffalo and reconnecting with their past.
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New Glasgow, NS
The local steel industry collapses and New Glasgow embraces art, its diverse history and its community spirit.