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5 Hilarious (and True) Behind-the-Scenes Stories from the Property Brothers

When you’re making a reality TV show, there’s bound to be footage that ends up on the cutting room floor....


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Meet the Culinary Star Who’s Redefining Italian Cooking in Canada

Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco's big—and perpetually hungry—family was the perfect test group for her signature modern twist on classic Italian recipes.


Anna Olson’s Blueberry Lattice Top Pie

In this recipe from her latest cookbook, Bake With Anna Olson, the acclaimed Canadian pastry chef shares the best...


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This Is How Much the British Royal Family Spent on Travel in 2017

The royal family makes plenty of international trips every year. But when it comes to official business, how large is...


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This Heartwarming Detail About Meghan Markle’s Ring Will Make You Melt

There's more to this stunning ring than meets the eye.


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Yes, Kate Middleton Did Have a Job Before Royal Life—Here’s What She Did

Believe it or not, the Duchess of Cambridge was once just like us.


What Queen Elizabeth and Marilyn Monroe Have in Common—and 19 Other Surprising Historical Connections

Animals we think of as prehistoric lived long enough to have their picture drawn and some "modern" inventions are older...


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This Is Why Meghan Markle Won’t Technically Be Called a Princess

The complicated, confusing issue of British royal titles—explained.

Prince Philip’s Pet Name for Queen Elizabeth Will Melt Your Heart

When you've been married 70 years, you're bound to have some cute nicknames for each other—and Prince Philip and Queen...


How to Make the Perfect Scrambled Eggs, According to Alex Guarnaschelli

You’ll be cooking this breakfast staple like a pro with these expert tips.


9 Beard-Stroking Jokes to Get You Through Movember

Be warned: these hairy quips from Jimmy Kimmel, Hannibal Buress and others will touch the depths of your soul patch.


Dollar Store Decor: Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault’s DIY Mercury Glass Vases

Add a splash of glamour to your home with this collection of luxe-for-less DIY mercury glass vases


The 10 Worst Foods for Aging, According to a Health Expert

In his book, The Antioxidant Prescription, alternative health expert Dr. Bryce Wylde addresses what science has discovered to be the...


Jesse Owens’ Greatest Olympic Prize

In a story that first appeared in Reader's Digest in 1960, Jesse Owens recounts his friendship to a German athlete...


20 Last Words From History’s Most Famous People

We've rounded up some thought-provoking parting words from famous leaders, writers, politicians and entertainers. Did the most memorable ones make...


This is How the Third Royal Baby Might Completely Change British Royal Succession History

Find out what the third royal baby could mean for the throne.


7 Old-Hollywood Style Tips You Should Copy from Audrey Hepburn

Here's how to incorporate Audrey Hepburn's style into your life beyond the little black dress.


This is How Audrey Hepburn Stayed So Slim (Without Ever Dieting)

Having a Hollywood-ready figure might be simpler than you think.


Shania Twain: She’s Still the One

Shania Twain has made it through a painful divorce, self-doubt and a vocal-cord ailment. At 52, she's back—with her first...


This is How Much Each Person in the British Royal Family is Actually Worth

You’ll be shocked at who has the highest net worth.


Alan Doyle: The RD Interview

The musician, writer and proud Newfoundlander on touring Canada, hosting kitchen parties and why he doesn’t give career advice


Chris Hadfield’s Canada: True Patriot Love

To mark Canada’s 150th anniversary, the country’s most beloved space explorer, Chris Hadfield, reminds us there’s no place like home.

TIFF 2017: 4 Underrated Films to Check Out

The 2017 Toronto International Film Festival screened hundreds of movies over a 10-day period. As always, certain films got overlooked....


5 Things You Should Know About TIFF Premiere Parties

I've always been a major movie buff, but in 2017, I covered my first Toronto International Film Festival as an...


TIFF 2017: In Conversation with the Cast and Crew of “Stronger”

Director David Gordon Green, screenwriter John Pollono, and actresses Tatiana Maslany and Miranda Richardson tell Reader's Digest Canada about the...


The 5 Books Margaret Atwood Can’t Wait to Read Next

Ever wondered what was next on Margaret Atwood’s personal reading list? We recently bumped into the CanLit icon on a...


TIFF 2017: Brie Larson Embraces Her Inner Child with “Unicorn Store”

Academy Award winner Brie Larson’s directorial debut, Unicorn Store, tells the story of a woman who refuses to grow up....


Mike Holmes Reveals the One Mistake All Home Buyers Make

There's no name more synonymous with home improvement than Mike Holmes. The Canadian handyman uses his three decades of experience...