This Spring May Be My Last, So I’ve Decided to Stop and Steal the Roses
Given only months to live, Vancouver writer and poet Brian Brett surrounded himself with stolen beauty.
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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... -
How One Night of Carolling Brought My Small Town Together
When I was growing up in Vanderhoof, B.C., the whole town would come together... -
Calgary Cider Maker Brodie Thomas Is on a Mission to Use Every Apple in the City
With Uncommon Cider, founder Brodie Thomas collects apples that have fallen from trees, and gives... -
After Having a Headache for 12 Years, a Toronto Man Thought It Would Never End—But One Doctor Wouldn’t Give Up
An experimental procedure turned out to be the secret to ending his headache nightmare. -
How One Woman in Petty Harbour is Bringing Newfoundlanders Back to Their Fishing Roots
With Fishing For Success in Petty Harbour, Newfoundlander Kimberley Orren hopes to bring women, children... -
Doctors Thought This Naval Officer’s Swollen Toe Was Gout—Then His Achilles Tendon Tore While He Was Sleeping
Were these mystifying injuries related to gout, or something else entirely? -
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...
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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,... -
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...
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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...