After a Routine Surgery Went Wrong, This Patient Agreed to Extreme Measures
What was supposed to be a straightforward surgery left Verna Marzo on the brink of death. With less than a 10 per cent chance of survival, she agreed to extreme measures that were her only hope of beating the odds.
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How One Night of Carolling Brought My Small Town Together
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Calgary Cider Maker Brodie Thomas Is on a Mission to Use Every Apple in the City
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After Having a Headache for 12 Years, a Toronto Man Thought It Would Never End—But One Doctor Wouldn’t Give Up
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How One Woman in Petty Harbour is Bringing Newfoundlanders Back to Their Fishing Roots
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Doctors Thought This Naval Officer’s Swollen Toe Was Gout—Then His Achilles Tendon Tore While He Was Sleeping
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7 Quintessentially Canadian Holiday Traditions
From the late-night feast Réveillon to Newfoundlanders disguising themselves as mummers, there are many... -
Why Funny Christmas Stocking Gifts Became My Family’s Favourite Tradition
The goal of our Christmas stocking gifts was to truly please the giftee—and sometimes... -
Our Hanukkah at the Cottage Means Frozen Toes, But My Mother’s Latkes Make It All Worth It
Hanukkah involves bagels, a different take on the Secret Santa gift exchange and, of course,... -
I Grew Up Poor and Without My Indigenous Ceremonies, But the Holidays Were Full of Joy
In my little community next to Kississing Lake in Manitoba, we learned that it takes... -
This Is What An Epileptic Seizure Really Looks Like
Would you be able to recognize an epileptic seizure? From grand mal seizures to lesser-known... -
This Athlete Started Feeling Stabbing Pains in Her Knees—But the Cause Was Rarer Than Any Sports Injury
When a Special Olympics athlete began having joint pains, her parents were concerned. When she... -
Meet Canada’s Greatest Pets
We asked Canadians to tell us why their beloved beasts deserve to be counted among... -
5 Myths About Ticks—Busted!
Smothering a tick is the best way to remove it, right? Wrong! Find out why,...
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Ageism Might Make You Grow Older Faster, According to New Research
Ageism isn't as benign as you think: your opinion about what it means to be... -
The Heartwarming Story of How Chernobyl Puppies Are Finding New Homes in North America
As the homeless dogs living in the infamous Chernobyl Exclusion Zone find new homes in... -
Does My Dog Love Me?
We ask canine psychology researcher Stanley Coren this pressing question for all dog lovers: "Does... -
3 Ways to Deal with a Difficult Person
These expert tricks for dealing with difficult people will help you minimize the impact of... -
6 Outrageous Family Stories That Are Guaranteed to Make You Laugh Out Loud
From Valentine's Day faux pas to home repairs gone awry, you won't believe these Canadians'... -
Want to Buy Less? Follow These Simple Steps to Building a More Sustainable Life
Are you sick of acquiring scads of stuff? If you want to buy less, you... -
Why You Should Think Twice Before Cleaning Your Ears
Earwax is part of your body's defense system. Here's how to manage it without damaging... -
The Strange Reason Why This Parkinson’s Patient’s Leg Pain Wouldn’t Go Away
While trying to diagnose a Parkinson's patient's painful leg tingling, a change to his medications...
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15 Minutes with Former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien
After the publication of his memoir, we talked to Jean Chrétien about advising Justin... -
Why This 15-Year-Old’s Treatment for Germ Cell Tumour Suddenly Stopped Working
What first appeared to be a germ cell tumour—one of the most common cancers... -
7 Communication Skills That Will Improve Your Relationships
Bad habits could be standing between you and your best possible relationships with family, friends... -
These 6 Lifestyle Factors Increase Your Risk of Osteoporosis
Lowering your risk of osteoporosis is as simple as taking a 15-minute walk at noon,...