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75 Short Jokes Anyone Can Remember
When it comes to a good joke, timing is everything. Keep it simple with these short jokes: they'll help you brighten everyone's day.
Drama in Real Life: Rogue Bear on the Rampage
A tragic true story of heroism in the face of horror from the Reader's Digest archives, originally published in 1999.
10 Things That Will Happen Now That Prince Philip Has Died
On April 9, 2021, Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, passed away, aged 99. Here are the details...
Here’s How Reader’s Digest Profiled Prince Philip Back in 1966
When Prince Philip travelled across the pond back in 1966, Reader's Digest took the opportunity to profile this "champion of...
14 Things Queen Elizabeth II Doesn’t Want You to Know About Prince Philip
The retired naval hero, great-grandfather and the Queen's husband passed away on April 9, 2021. Prince Philip had always been...
Prince Philip’s Life in 50 Photos
A pictorial tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021.
15 Rarely Seen Photos of Prince Philip
Born in 1921, the Duke of Edinburgh was the longest-serving and oldest royal consort in British history. Here are some...
Remembering Prince Philip: The Life and Times of a Royal Consort
From his first steps on Canadian soil as a naval officer during the Second World War to receiving the Order...
20+ Facts About Queen Elizabeth II Most People Don’t Know
Queen Elizabeth II may be notoriously private, but that only makes Britain's longest-reigning monarch that much more fascinating. Here are...
Queen Elizabeth’s Top 10 Canadian Milestones
What role has Canada played in the Queen's record-breaking 69-year reign? As we approach Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee in...
Trooping the Colour: Incredible Vintage Photos of the Queen’s Annual Parade
Since the 18th century, Trooping the Colour has been the birthday celebration of the British monarch, but it's also a...
Here’s Why Queen Elizabeth Celebrates Two Birthdays Every Year
Two birthdays—just another perk of being Queen.
20 Hilarious Family-Friendly Jokes from Our Readers
Laugh out loud with the best family-friendly clean jokes submitted by our Reader's Digest Canada readers.
50+ Inspirational Quotes to Live By
Look no further than these inspirational quotes for wise lessons on life, happiness and everything in between.
25 Hilarious Modern Family Quotes to Live By
What's better than revisiting your favourite TV family? From success to parenthood and everything in between, these funny Modern Family...
20 Grammar Jokes Every Word Nerd Will Appreciate
Three intransitive verbs walk into a bar. They sit. They drink. They leave.
40 Comedians Reveal Their Favourite Jokes Ever
Some of our favourite comedians, humourists and actors share the one joke that always makes them laugh.
The Reader’s Digest Earth Day Quiz
Just how well do you know our planet? To mark Earth Day on April 22, put your knowledge of our...
10 Fascinating Easter Traditions From Around the World
While Easter may conjure up visions of colourful eggs and chocolate bunnies, different countries mark the holiday with their own...
Why Is Easter on a Different Sunday Every Year?
The date of this spring holiday is not as random as you might think.
8 Hilarious Real Life Prank Stories for April Fool’s Day
In need of inspiration this April Fool's Day? From prank calls made by mischievous dads to satirical headlines gone viral,...
The Best April Fool’s Day Pranks in History
Are you a natural born prankster? Take inspiration from these classic April Fool's Day pranks, which rank among the funniest...
10 April Fools’ Pranks on Facebook You Can Pull Off in Seconds
Anyone who leaves their Facebook profile unguarded on April 1st is a true April fool.
10 Easy April Fool’s Pranks You Can Play on Your Family
We could all use a good laugh these days, and luckily, April Fool’s Day is just around the corner. Although...
The 20 Best Half-Hour Shows on Netflix Canada Right Now
Short on time? We’ve curated a list of stand-out shows that clock in at under 30 minutes per episode—perfect for...