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Haiti's Bright Future: from Toronto to Port-au-Prince

Haiti's Bright Future: from Toronto to Port-au-Prince

Tomorrow is the one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake that hit Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010. No matter where you were at that time last year, you probably saw some of the images coming out of the nation that day, as over 500,000 Haitians were either killed or injured and 1,000,000 people became homeless. 
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A Second Chance for Honduras’ Mangroves

A Second Chance for Honduras’ Mangroves

A Honduran fishing village plants a future for mangroves with the help of Canadian non-profit.
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Lighting up Lives in Costa Rica

Lighting up Lives in Costa Rica

Canadian volunteers bring solar-powered study lamps to their fellow students deep in the jungles of Costa Rica.
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First on the Ground in Haiti

First on the Ground in Haiti

On January 12, 2010, a powerful earthquake left Haiti in ruins. Around the world, relief teams sprang into action. 
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Undoing the Limbo: Recovering from Hurricanes in the Caribbean

Undoing the Limbo: Recovering from Hurricanes in the Caribbean

It's one thing to put the roof back on a house—what about rebuilding young lives in a Caribbean economy torn apart by hurricanes?
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Backgrounder: Haiti

Backgrounder: Haiti

A nation in the remaking—again.
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Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations

Get Stuck: A Guide to Travel Vaccinations

Why you should consider a pre-trip shot in the arm.
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Must-See Global Eco Hotspots

Must-See Global Eco Hotspots

Attention eco-conscious travellers! This special destination section scans the map for the planet's top biological hotspots. From historical landmarks to reefs and forests, here are 13 eco hotspots you need to see—and ways you can make your travels contribute to their conservation.
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Getting Around by Bus

Getting Around by Bus

Buses aren't only an eco-friendly way to travel: When it comes to adventure, airplanes just don't compare.  
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Malaria: The Goods on Bad Air

Malaria: The Goods on Bad Air

Long ago, Romans knew that something in the air around the marshy areas of Rome was making people sick and even killing them. 
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