Family

What My 1930 Cadillac Club Sedan Means to Me

More than just an ambitious restoration, this 1930 Cadillac V8 club sedan carries precious memories for a young classic car enthusiast.

A Wagonload of Fun!

Dad's 1960 Ford station wagon and camper paved the way to many great memories.


For the Love of Farming

From father to sons, this Alberta family's farming tradition continues.


Amazing Hockey Photos That’ll Make You Want to Grab Your Skates

Capturing the magic of hockey, Canada's favourite winter sport.


My Father, My Hero

Honouring the legendary Wilf Hiebert: Blacksmith and welder.

These Dad Jokes Are So Bad, They’re Good

No matter how groan-worthy they are, these dad jokes always manage to make us grin.


How Fly Fishing With My Daughters Brings Us Together

Teaching my daughters how to fly fish was also a lesson in the way that everything in nature is connected.


Meet Queen Elizabeth’s Great-Grandchildren, From Oldest to Youngest

With the birth of Harry and Meghan’s daughter, Lilibet Diana Mountbatten-Windsor, the Queen gained her eleventh great-grandchild. Here’s what we...


What I Learned From Playing Board Games With My Kids

When I play a board game with my children, I want to win. It doesn’t matter if it’s cards or...


The Hunt For Our Family’s History

Janey Goertzen set out on a mission to explore her father's family tree. What she discovered was a story of...


How I Finally Made My Mom Laugh

In 1990, during a performance of my stage play The Bootlegger Blues at my reserve, Curve Lake First Nation in...


The Day I Realized What the Love of a Mother Means

Appreciating a mom who showed her love through deeds rather than words.


This Mother and Daughter Took Cute Identical Photos—29 Years Apart

The giant Pysanka egg in Vegreville, Alberta, holds special significance for Monica Clemens and her family.

My Son Doesn’t Like Dogs, But Our New Fur Baby Might Just Change His Mind

“You know that trope: guy hates dogs, then guy falls in love with dog?” said my older son, Joey, who’s...


Empty Nest Syndrome is Real—Here’s How to Cope

Whether it's your first or last who's leaving home to go to college or university, this is an emotional time....


After My Husband Died, My Children Honoured Him With a Very Special Quilt

A blanket made from my husband's old clothes helps us to remember his extraordinary—and ordinary—life.


Why My Sikh Family Loves Celebrating Christmas

One reason I like Christmas is that when everyone else is gathering around a turkey, glass of wine in hand,...


Road Trip Diaries: A Once-In-A-Lifetime Trip Across Scotland With My Daughters

We were ready for anything when we set out across Scotland by car—except the roads, other drivers and maps!


The Cottage Chair That Helped One Man Learn How to Sit Still

Woodie Stevens has been spending summers at his Canadian cottage since he was a kid. From finding the love of...


Mom’s Gift: What My Amber and Vaseline Glass Collection Means to Me

A shared passion for antique amber and Vaseline glass brought this mother and daughter even closer together.


Adventures in Atlantic Canada

A New Brunswick family discovers the bright side of pandemic restrictions by exploring the natural beauty in their neck of...


Hiking the Mantario Trail in Whiteshell Provincial Park

A five-day hike allowed this family to disconnect from the world and connect with one another.

I Helped My Father Get Sober Again. It Saved Our Relationship

I resented the responsibility of getting my father sober—until I realized he just needed me to be there for...


What My Daughter Taught Me When She Came Out As Trans

"When my child told me she was trans, I remember the fear: for her safety, for how the world might...


After 21 Years of Marriage, I Helped My Husband Come Out as Gay

We had three small children when my husband realized he was gay, but helping him come out taught them an...


What My Daughter Taught Me When She Came Out As Trans

"When my child told me she was trans, I remember the fear: for her safety, for how the world might...


My Mother Married an Astronaut

While he may not have been to space, this new dad was truly out of this world.


How to Get Through Mother’s Day Without Your Mom

Mother's Day can be incredibly painful after losing your mom. Here's practical advice on how to cope, from women who...