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A Borups Corners Adventure: Short Stories and Storytelling from Art Borups Corners and The Arts Incubator Winnipeg Storytelling Clubs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Is the wilderness truly silent, or are we just not listening? For Myles, his phone offers the only connection that matters, even on a fishing trip to Melgund Lake, a pristine lake with his cousins, Jay and Josey. While Jay playfully dismisses Myles\u2019s city anxieties and Josey laments the lake\u2019s fading glory, Myles grapples with a growing eco-anxiety, feeling disconnected from a world he sees slipping away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their quiet outing quickly transforms into a test of survival and understanding when an unforeseen incident leaves them stranded, forcing them into the very heart of the nature they\u2019ve been debating. Stripped of their distractions and compelled to rely on each other, the cousins must confront not only the lake’s raw power but also their own prejudices and assumptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Canoe Tip<\/em> is a poignant story about finding common ground, respecting the dignity of nature, and discovering that some of life’s most profound lessons are whispered by the wild. Perfect for young readers exploring themes of family, environmental stewardship, and the true meaning of connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Order<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Support our Program and Order Your Books and Short Stories Today<\/h3>\n

Short stories, books and publications are available in bookstores and books outlets across Canada, North America and globally at: Apple Books<\/a>, Barnes and Noble<\/a>, bol.de<\/a>, Casa De Libro<\/a>, Chapters Indigo<\/a>, D\u00e9citre<\/a>, Fable<\/a>, Feltrinelli Internet Bookstore Italia<\/a>, Fnac<\/a>, Furet du nord<\/a>, Librarie E. Leclerc<\/a>, Morawa<\/a>, Orell F\u00fcssli<\/a>, Porr\u00faa<\/a>, Rakuten Kobo<\/a>, Smashwords<\/a>, Standaard Boekhandel<\/a>, Thalia<\/a>, Vivlio<\/a> <\/p>\n

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ISBN:<\/strong> 9798232783792<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The Author<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Jamie Bell is an interdisciplinary artist, writer, and a passionate believer in the power of shared stories. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, his work explores community and connection through creative projects and participatory research. When he\u2019s not behind a pen or a camera, you can find him in the garden, a space where he finds inspiration in the quiet dignity of growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Supporting Storytelling and the Arts in Northwestern Ontario<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Art Borups Corners Storytelling Club library celebrates the incredible creativity and talent of our local Northern Ontario community. This special interdisciplinary arts and capacity building program ran in the summer of 2025, supported by the Ontario Arts Council Multi and Inter-Arts Projects<\/a> program, The Arts Incubator Winnipeg Hub<\/a>, Ottawa-based Global Dignity Canada<\/a>, and the Minneapolis College of Art and Design Creative Entrepreneurship Program<\/a>. We extend heartfelt thanks to the Local Services Board of Melgund<\/a> and the many community members, artists, and creators who made this program possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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