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Editor-in-chief (digital) Andrew Wallenstein expressed disdain about a new interactive Disney tablet app targeting children. But our readers had mixed feelings about the second-screen experience ('Something Fishy About This 'Mermaid''). [...]

Letters to the editor are presented in response to several articles in previous issues such as one on the search for autographed photos of golden age stars by Rod Labbe in the April 2015 issue, one on Bobby Driscoll in the June 2015 issue, and one on actor James Best by Joe Collura in the July 2015 issue.

The article focuses on David Milgaard, a Canadian who was wrongfully convicted for the rape and murder of nursing assistant Gail Miller. It mentions his case remains one of this nation's most infamous cases of wrongful conviction and a powerful reminder of what can happen when the justice system gets it wrong. It also mentions Supreme Court of Canada reviewed the case after witnesses who had testified against Milgaard recanted their testimonies in 1991.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of metal detecting and discovering items in a local pub.

The article reminisces on how the employees of the Hudson's Bay Co. (HBC) celebrated the Christmas season while in isolated outposts during the fur trade era in Canada. Also cited are the reports by journalist Margaret Arnett MacLeod on the experiences of the HBC staff, as well as the personal account of HBC employee Thomas Gorst on their experiences.

The article reports on the designation by Parks Canada in September 2020 of the Shubenacadie Indian Residential School in Nova Scotia and the Portage la Prairie Indian Residential School in Manitoba as National Historic Sites.

The article focuses on several Canadian museums that are archiving the Covid-19 pandemic through artifacts with the help of local residents including the Guelph Civic Museum in Guelph, Ontario and the Royal BC Museum in Victoria.

The article deals with two insect predators featured in an article by writer and nature photographer Redvers Cavendish in the Spring 1963 issue of "The Beaver." They include the black widow spider which can cause serious pain and suffering, but can be threatened by other insects such as the playing mantis. Another dangerous insect that can be found in Western Canada is the praying mantis which eats pests life flies and caterpillars.

The article features the silver coin released by the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) in celebration of the 350th anniversary of the Hudson's Bay Company.

The article discusses the history of the polio epidemic in Canada, in reference to the article "The Twentieth-Century Plague," published in the April-May 2004 issue of "The Beaver" journal. Topics explored include the initial recording of polio in Hamilton, Ontario in 1910, the quarantine protocols implemented to prevent further transmission of the viral disease, and the construction of iron lungs or mechanical respirators by hospital workers for the benefit of polio patients in Canada.

The article discusses how Indigenous leader Harold Cardinal presented the document entitled "Citizens Plus," prepared by the Indian Association of Alberta (IAA) in response to the proposed "Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian Policy," to then Canadian Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.

The article discusses the Calgary Gay History Project launched by Kevin Allen, resident of Calgary, Alberta.

The article commemorates the gold-medal victory of the Winnipeg Falcons ice hockey team against Team Sweden at the Summer Olympics in Antwerp, Belgium on April 26, 1920.

The article chronicles the journey of Canadian Inuit Mikak who travelled to England and played an important role in diplomatic relations between European traders and Indigenous Canadians in the 18th century. Topics discussed include her recognition as one of the first Inuit peoples to appear in Canadian history, attack by British marines near Chateau Bay in Labrador in November 1767, and her travel to London, England with the help of Newfoundland and Labrador governor Hugh Palliser.

The article reports on the recognition of Inuit elder Qapik Attagutsiak by the Canadian government for her contributions to Canada's war efforts, particularly the drive to collect animal bones for the Allied munitions, during World War II.

The article focuses on restoration of Hawker Hurricane which is now on display at Hangar Flight Museum in Calgary, Atlanta and mentions Hawker Hurricane was built in Canada in 1942 in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

The article reports that Inuit artist Kenojuak Ashevak saw her piece "The Enchanted Owl" reproduced by Canada Post on a six cent stamp commemorating the one hundredth anniversary of the Northwest Territories in 1970.

The article focuses on trumpeter swan is celebrated for its majestic appearance, considerable size, and graceful motions and the species was close to singing its own swan song. It mentions an article "Triumph of the Trumpeter" which states that for much of the early twentieth century the trumpeter swan population in North America was dwindling, and extinction seemed a foregone conclusion. It also mentions adult swans are fiercely protective and powerful wings can break a man's leg.

The article focuses on centennial anniversary of Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) which was found in 1920 and force's scope of operation includes fighting organized crime, terrorism, and illicit drugs as well as patrolling the nation's borders.

Several letters to the editors including one on reaction of crowd at the end of the Oval Test, another on interview of cricketer Michael Clark following the drawn Test at The Oval, and yet another on England Women play in T20 match are presented.

The article presents the second part of a series on treasure hunting results conducted at the Carrington Arms Field in England. The field where the diggings were conducted previously produced pre-decimal coins. Being a former military facility, the search party found an aircraft cannon shell that formed part of a Mosquito aircraft that suffered a crash six decades ago. Other finds include a gold ring with missing gem stones.

The author discusses his metal detecting experience at the Bridlington seaside resort in Yorkshire, England. He says that 500 ships have been wrecked between Spurn Point and Bridlington, which have taken personal possessions and cargoes. As he moved towards the tide line, he started to find aluminum materials that are believed to be remains of a crashed aircraft. He found numerous coins at the site, the oldest was a George II sixpence.