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Canadian Love Map
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... more

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Season 9 Trailer

Welcome to Season 9 of the Canadian Love Map Podcast!We are bringing you a whole new batch of wonderful and... more

03 Oct 2024 · 1 minute
Romantic Gestures: Streeters

This week we explore romantic gestures! And not just those big, flashy proposals... but when your partner brings you that... more

26 Sep 2024 · 9 minutes
Films of Love: Streeters

This week we explore love within film/television and how everyone has a comfort show, favourite movie or film that makes... more

19 Sep 2024 · 8 minutes
Songs of Love: Streeters

This week we explore love within music and how everyone has that special song that gives them those warm, fuzzy,... more

12 Sep 2024 · 9 minutes
Season 8 Wrap-Up

That's a wrap on our 8th SEASON!Over the next few weeks we'll have some summer time treats for you, going... more

05 Sep 2024 · 2 minutes
Behind the Moonwalk: Sean

Today's love story comes from Sean of Calgary, AB.From figure skating to booking his first gig with the King of... more

29 Aug 2024 · 39 minutes
Fit for Love: Andrea

Today's love story comes from Andrea from Halifax, NS.This girl is the definition of a powerhouse! This 23-year-old girl rocks... more

22 Aug 2024 · 30 minutes
From Pixels to Partners: Abbi and Phillip

Today's love story comes from Abbi from Halifax, NS and Phillip from... Tennessee?!This couple met during the pandemic on the... more

15 Aug 2024 · 41 minutes
RERUN: More Than Just Friends: Alex and Corina

Today's love story comes from Alex & Corina of Halifax, NS.This newly-wed couple met while working at a movie theatre.... more

08 Aug 2024 · 48 minutes
The August House: Colette and Ezra

Today's love story comes from Colette & Ezra of Halifax, NS.When these two left for their trip to Portugal, they... more

01 Aug 2024 · 35 minutes
Fighting for Love: BJ and Frank

Today's love story comes from BJ & Frank from Toronto, ON.What began as a photo taken of their child being... more

25 Jul 2024 · 38 minutes
Learning Together: Randy and Jocelyne

Today's love story comes from Randy & Jocelyne Robinson of Vancouver, BC.This mother-son duo graduated from university one day apart... more

18 Jul 2024 · 32 minutes
Recipe for Love: Mark

Today's love story comes from Mark Brand from Vancouver, BC.What started as an idea, a thought, a dream - turned... more

11 Jul 2024 · 46 minutes
Finding Peace in Canada: Arta

Today's story belongs to Arta Rexhepi from Kosovo (and from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia).With grief and loss, comes hope and new... more

01 Jul 2024 · 38 minutes
Exploring Love: Steph and Katie

Today's love story comes from Steph & Katie Burlton from Vancouver, BC.What started as an innocent meeting at dance class,... more

27 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
Lessons from Dad: Greg and Hali

Today's story comes from Greg Scott & Hali ScottSmith from Hornby Island, BC.Finding common ground with your child can be... more

20 Jun 2024 · 30 minutes
Making Amends: Melanie

Today's story belongs to Melanie Chambers, of London, Ontario.High school is tough for most, but harder when you have a... more

13 Jun 2024 · 25 minutes
Seventy Happy Years: Fran and Matt

Today's story belongs to Fran and Matt Hrabluk, of Mississauga, Ontario.Although every marriage is special, some are just made of... more

06 Jun 2024 · 33 minutes
Rising Up: Belinda and Carol

Today's story comes from Belinda and Carol Bigold, from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lots of families bond over baking, but very few... more

30 May 2024 · 38 minutes
Like Mother, Like Daughter: Pierina and Amanda

Today's story comes from Amanda and Pierina Procino Di Zazzo, from Montreal, Quebec. The pandemic was a strange and challenging... more

23 May 2024 · 29 minutes
Stepping Into Friendship: Mary Jane and Natasha

Today's story comes from Mary Jane Copps of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Natasha Marchewka of Santa Clarita, California. This story... more

16 May 2024 · 41 minutes
Mom Jokes: Farideh Olsen

Today's story comes from Farideh Olson, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. For a lot of new mothers, an unexpected part of the... more

09 May 2024 · 47 minutes
100 Cats: Kate Leth

Today's story belongs to Kate Leth, of Halifax, Nova Scotia.It's not uncommon to start off the new year with a... more

02 May 2024 · 37 minutes
The Backpack: Paul Bromby

Today's story belongs to Paul, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Growing up can be tough, especially if you're juggling the responsibilities... more

25 Apr 2024 · 41 minutes
The Clutterbug: Alicia and Tyson

Today's story belongs to Alicia and Tyson, originally from Newfoundland and Manitoba, respectively. Adventure, freedom, and excitement. Many of us... more

18 Apr 2024 · 38 minutes
Hearts of Kin: Shellie and Danielle

Today's story belongs to Shellie Ann Tobin and Danielle MacDonald, originally from New Waterford, Cape Breton Island. The East Coast... more

11 Apr 2024 · 49 minutes
Flying the Coop: Awele Oye-Onwuka

Today's story belongs to Awele Oye-Onwuka from Lagos, Nigeria (and from Antigonish, Nova Scotia). Like many young people in Canada... more

04 Apr 2024 · 40 minutes
A Second Chance: Anita and Kevin

This week's story belongs to Anita and Kevin Kirkbride, of Florenceville, New Brunswick. Have you ever wondered what became of... more

28 Mar 2024 · 39 minutes
No Corners Cut: Julia Rivard Dexter

Today's story comes from Julia Rivard Dexter of Loon Lake, Nova Scotia. Like many children, Julia struggled with reading. This... more

21 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
Creating an Empathy Exchange: Deborah Bakti

Today's story belongs to Deb Bakti, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Deb's story belongs like many love stories do: girl meets... more

14 Mar 2024 · 38 minutes
Making Connections as a Storyteller: Jackie Torrens

Today's story belongs to Jackie, of Halifax, Nova Scotia.How do you communicate with the world? This weeks guest seeks connection... more

07 Mar 2024 · 45 minutes
Leap Year Love: Emily and Jared

This love story belongs to Emily Szuch of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, and Jared Szuch of Calgary, Alberta.February 29th -... more

29 Feb 2024 · 27 minutes
The Vanishing Station: Gerald and Spencer

This love story belongs to Gerald Knowlton of Calgary, Alberta and Spencer Purdy of Vancouver, British Columbia.These two men share... more

22 Feb 2024 · 42 minutes
The Battle of Alberta: Tess and Payden

This story belongs to Tess Monias and Payden Partaker, of Kikino, Alberta. Fathers can play a big role in shaping... more

15 Feb 2024 · 42 minutes
The First Team to Arrive: Tyler and Kat

This story belongs to Tyler Smith and Kat Kastner, of Calgary, Alberta. You may already know the story of Tyler and... more

08 Feb 2024 · 48 minutes
Open the Floor for Love: Rick and Haven

This story belongs to Rick Glumac and Haven Lurbiecki, of Port Moody, British Columbia. In the journey of love, an important... more

01 Feb 2024 · 35 minutes
Finding Purpose: Debbie Adams

This love story belongs to Debbie Adams, originally from Upper Island Cove, Newfoundland. Opportunity is the concept that feeds our... more

25 Jan 2024 · 31 minutes
A Tail of Two Loves: Mike and Lisa

If you've owned a dog or cat, you know the kind of love connection that's formed between a pet and... more

18 Jan 2024 · 50 minutes
Rise and Shine: Katelynn Smith

As a child of the fostercare system, Katelynn grew up in constant search of what she felt she never had:... more

11 Jan 2024 · 34 minutes
Finding Strength in Vulnerability: Patrick Gaudet

This week's story comes from Patrick Gaudet, a Tik Tok creator from Montreal. Patrick's emotional and authentic videos focus on... more

04 Jan 2024 · 27 minutes
Holiday Favourite: A Holiday Heartthrob (Season 5 Episode 16)

This is the time of year most of us try to take things a little slower. Maybe for you, the... more

28 Dec 2023 · 41 minutes
Creativity, Curiosity, Community: The Curiosity Club

This love story belongs to a terrific trio of women, Stephanie McNamara, Erin Bulger and Kristen Herrington. Kristen, Stephanie and Erin... more

21 Dec 2023 · 47 minutes
Open To Love: Coco Love Alcorn

This love story belongs to the aptly named Coco Love Alcorn, a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music has found its way... more

14 Dec 2023 · 43 minutes
Seasons Greetings From The McMasters: Steve and Alyssa

This love story is straight out of a Holiday Rom-Com. It all started at a party when Alyssa spotted a... more

07 Dec 2023 · 43 minutes
Beauty From Trauma: Jasyn Lucas

This love story belongs to Jasyn Lucas, an Indigenous Canadian painter from the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation in northern Manitoba.... more

30 Nov 2023 · 44 minutes
More Than Just Friends: Alex and Corina

This love story belongs to Alex and Corina, a couple who met while working at a movie theatre. Their modern... more

23 Nov 2023 · 44 minutes
To The Moon and Back: Lars Callieou

Today's love story belongs to Lars Callieou, a Canadian comedian who has given the gift of laughter to audiences all... more

16 Nov 2023 · 43 minutes
Sowing Seeds of Empowerment: The Hope Blooms Story

Today's love story belongs to Jessie and Kolade. They are friends, colleagues, magic makers, and they are both part of... more

09 Nov 2023 · 49 minutes
Tiny Tales, Big Love: Nancy Rose

Nancy Rose is a former teacher and guidance counsellor whose passion for photography and crafting has transformed into an unusual... more

02 Nov 2023 · 33 minutes
An Amazing Friendship: Craig and Catherine

Catherine and Craig are two multi-talented theatre performers, whose 25-year friendship has seen its fair share of peaks and valleys.... more

26 Oct 2023 · 45 minutes
Blood Relatives: Sheila and Cody

Sheila and Cody, living in different countries, were complete strangers who became bonded by blood through the gift of life.... more

19 Oct 2023 · 31 minutes
Brushes With Love: Holly Carr

Undoubtedly, art has the power to lead us out of our darkest moments. This love story belongs to Holly Carr, a... more

12 Oct 2023 · 39 minutes
The Love Of The Chase: Jenny and Shannon

Across Canada is a special group of women connected by one thing: a fearless curiosity about severe weather, and a... more

05 Oct 2023 · 37 minutes
A Slice Of Love: Jessica and Juan

At the age of 15, Jessica Kruger's life took a profound turn when she became a quadriplegic due to a... more

28 Sep 2023 · 36 minutes
Sparking Conversations and Change: Jenny and Sophia

This love story belongs to the mother-daughter duo, Jenny Kierstead and Sophia Rae, a remarkable mother-daughter duo who are bridging... more

21 Sep 2023 · 39 minutes
From Pen To Premiere : Kim Albright and Julia Lederer

This week's love story belongs to Kim Albright (Director) and Julia Lederer (Writer), the creative duo behind the powerful new... more

14 Sep 2023 · 35 minutes
Season 7 Trailer

What the world needs now, is love, more love. Love shapes who we are, it binds us together. It fills... more

07 Sep 2023 · 1 minute
RERUN: Love Without Measure with Mary-Janet MacDonald

This week we are re-airing an episode with one of our favourite guests. We're going back to Season 4 with... more

29 Aug 2023 · 29 minutes
RERUN: A Charmed Life - Dylan and Jen

This summer, we are re-airing our favourite Canadian Love Map episodes. This week, we turn back time to the first... more

24 Aug 2023 · 28 minutes
RERUN: Love After Life

This summer, we are re-airing our favourite Canadian Love Map episodes. This week we are going back to Season 5.... more

17 Aug 2023 · 45 minutes
LOVE BITE: Wrestling With Feelings

What are some ingredients of a good love story? They normally are sweet and a bit spicy, with a little... more

10 Aug 2023 · 5 minutes
RERUN: Marisa and Anthony (Season 2, Episode 7)

This summer, we are re-airing our favourite Canadian Love Map episodes. We found this love story when we stumbled upon... more

03 Aug 2023 · 27 minutes
LOVE BITE: A First Date To Remember - Taylor and Wade

Introducing: Love Bites! While we gear up for season 7, we are hitting the streets this summer to hear the... more

27 Jul 2023 · 6 minutes
RERUN: Andrew and Olivia (Season 2, Episode 6)

This summer, we are re-airing our favourite Canadian Love Map episodes. We shared this love story in Season 2. At... more

20 Jul 2023 · 24 minutes
RERUN: Ted and Lillian (Season 1, Episode 1)

For the first episode of our summer rerun series, we are taking you back to the first ever episode of... more

13 Jul 2023 · 21 minutes
Season 6 Wrap-Up

That's a wrap on our 6th SEASON! Over the next few weeks we'll have some summer time treats for you,... more

06 Jul 2023 ·
Building A Village: Shannon Christensen (Mamas For Mamas)

This love story belongs to Shannon Christensen from British Columbia.  After a tumultuous teen phase, the sudden loss of her... more

29 Jun 2023 · 41 minutes
Battles and Blessings: Gabrielle and Bobby

This love story belongs to Gabrielle and Bobby from Alberta. These two friends turned lovers have conquered the overwhelming challenges'... more

22 Jun 2023 · 40 minutes
Going The Distance: Kevin and Nick

This week’s love story belongs to Kevin and Nick, and some golden girls.  When Kevin and Nick met at a... more

15 Jun 2023 · 28 minutes
A Song For Nanny: Adyn Townes

Today's love story belongs to Adyn Townes, an alternative indie-artist from Montreal. But to be more accurate, it's a vicarious... more

08 Jun 2023 · 24 minutes
A Love For The Ages: Barbara and George

This love story belongs to Barbra Jean and George Faulkner.  When these two literally ran into each other in a... more

01 Jun 2023 · 36 minutes
The Path Less Traveled: Ayngelina Brogan

Today's love story belongs to Ayngelina, but it's a journey away from our usual terrain. In her early 30s Ayngelina... more

25 May 2023 · 36 minutes
A Novel Romance: Lindsay Maple

Love is the heart of every great book. This week's love story belongs to a Lindsay Maple, a BC woman who... more

18 May 2023 · 23 minutes
Messages For Mom: Mother's Day Special

This week, it's all about mom! We are celebrating the maternal figures in our lives. In this special Mother’s Day... more

11 May 2023 · 20 minutes
Trust Your Gut: Dena Edwards Wadden

Today's love story belongs to Dena Edwards Wadden. Imagine being diagnosed with a dangerous form of cancer at 33. That's... more

04 May 2023 · 37 minutes
A Woman's Work: Jo Napier

They say a picture paints a thousand words. A lot of times they do much more. Today's love story... more

27 Apr 2023 · 39 minutes
In Tune and In Love: Christina and Dale

Today's love story belongs to Christina Martin and Dale Murray, two award-winning and multifaceted musicians. Christina is fierce and funny.... more

20 Apr 2023 · 39 minutes
Lovers In An Uncertain Time: Matthew and Mariya

Imagine falling in love just as major world events are happening. This week's love story belongs to Mariya and Matt.... more

13 Apr 2023 · 40 minutes
Sisters In Surrogacy: Adelle and Shanyn

For some, building a family can be a gruelling journey. Sometimes you need some help. This week’s love story belongs... more

06 Apr 2023 · 26 minutes
Wombmates: Marie and Meaghan Wright

This week's love story belongs to Meagan and Marie: twin sisters who have faced the world together since they were... more

30 Mar 2023 · 36 minutes
INSIGHTS: Dating Better

Today's dating landscape comes with many frustrations and challenges. It's hard. And sometimes you need some help. This week on... more

23 Mar 2023 · 27 minutes
The Liquid Love Letter: The Crowley Family

Today's love story belongs to Dani and her parents, Alison and Bryan, who also happened to be the inspiration for... more

16 Mar 2023 · 30 minutes
Service, Sacrifice and Success: International Women's Day Special

We are doing something a little different this week. We are celebrating International Women's Day by showcasing the amazing women... more

09 Mar 2023 · 17 minutes
Good Times In The Maritimes: Mary Janet and Cecil

There's nothing better than a maritime party. Good people, good music and good times. Today's love story belongs to Mary... more

02 Mar 2023 · 41 minutes
Found Siblings: Dorothy and Don

In 1955, two babies were born a week apart at the same hospital. They had different moms. But unbeknownst to... more

22 Feb 2023 · 35 minutes
Notes Of Love: The Guthro Family

They say talent runs in the family. And that is certainly the case for our guests this week.  Today's love... more

16 Feb 2023 · 42 minutes
Broadcasting Love: Marc and Mandy

We’re celebrating Valentine’s Day, and the launch of our 6th Season, with a classic love story belonging to media darlings... more

08 Feb 2023 · 34 minutes
Season 6 Trailer

The Canadian Love Map is on a mission to tell Canada’s love stories. Over 100 episodes later, we are launching... more

02 Feb 2023 · 1 minute
The Next Chapter

Imagine uprooting your life and moving to a new country, with a new culture, new societal expectations, maybe a new... more

26 Jan 2023 · 35 minutes
The Stages Of Love

For many, caring for aging parents is the ultimate expression of love. This week’s story belongs to Aaron Craven, a... more

19 Jan 2023 · 28 minutes
Fostering Love

Every child has the right to a family.  This week’s love story belongs to Rachel and Liz—two mothers who have... more

12 Jan 2023 · 45 minutes
LOVE ON THE SPOT: New Year's Resolutions

Every now and then we hit the streets to meet Canadians, and pick their brains about love. As we enter... more

05 Jan 2023 · 7 minutes
A Light In The Dark

This week's love story is a bit of a departure from our regular fare. In fact, it's a place of... more

29 Dec 2022 · 36 minutes
LOVE ON THE SPOT: Holiday Traditions

This season, from time to time, we're hitting the streets to meet Canadians, and pick their brains about love. One... more

22 Dec 2022 · 10 minutes
A Holiday Heartthrob

We all know the common phrase, "When one door closes, another one opens". Sometimes the hardest times in our lives... more

15 Dec 2022 · 40 minutes
Heart To Heart

This week's love story belongs to Halina Stopyra and Jay Bell Redbird. Halina was a physiotherapist who felt a calling... more

08 Dec 2022 · 27 minutes
LOVE ON THE SPOT: Romance

On the Canadian Love Map, we share love stories of all kinds, including the romantic stories of couples across the... more

01 Dec 2022 · 12 minutes
A Labor Of Love

This week's story is a labour of love...literally. It belongs to Eduardo, Omar, and Christina.   Eduardo and Omar are... more

24 Nov 2022 · 43 minutes
Love Influencing Love

Our healthiest relationships happen when we are the best versions of ourselves. But they can also happen while we continue... more

17 Nov 2022 · 23 minutes
Safe At Last

Sometimes we forget that home is not about physical things, it's the people you are with. And sometimes, their safety... more

10 Nov 2022 · 45 minutes
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We all know the common phrase, "When one door closes, another one opens". Sometimes the hardest times in our lives can actually... more