Heartwarming

Eternally Yours: Reflections on a Lifelong Romance

"Our years together were spent sharing our dreams and happiness, our worries and sorrows. We were blessed indeed. This wonderful man will be in my heart eternally."

I Rediscovered a Childhood Hobby—And It’s Brought Me Even More Joy as an Adult

Getting back in the saddle with my 20-year-old Haflinger horse is the best thing that ever happened to me.


In the 1950s, My Mom Became the First Woman to Fly Solo for Canadair

A heartwarming tribute to a mother who loved "dancing in the clouds."


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25 Feel-Good Movies on Netflix Canada That Will Lift Your Spirits

Looking to cure a case of the blues? These uplifting and inspirational flicks will surely do the trick.


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50 Canadians Reveal What Their “Happy Place” Looks Like

We challenged you to share your "happy place"—that magical spot where you feel your calmest and most comfortable—and you delivered!...

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Good News Stories That Will Brighten Your Day

We've rounded up the most heartwarming and inspirational good news stories from around the world.


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These Monogamous Animals Stay Together For Life

We can all learn a lesson in relationships from these loving animal couples.

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This Family Raised a Baby Canada Goose for a Year—20 Years Later, It Returned Home

When two adult Canada geese left their gosling behind, a human family stepped in to raise him. Many years later,...


I Never Knew How to Communicate With My Dad—Until I Wrote Him an Email

It’s hard to talk to dads sometimes. The roles we often expect our fathers to play—protector, provider—can make them seem...


An Inseparable Pair

The heartwarming story of how a mutual love of classic cars helped forge a special bond between friends.


Reflections on Red Deer River

For this Alberta woman, a slow-moving stretch of the Red Deer River holds precious family memories.

Why Newfoundland is the Kindest Province

When this vacationing family found themselves in need of a car in Newfoundland, a local's random act of kindness left...



Remembering Childhood Winters of Yore

Taking a snowy stroll down memory lane.


How Staying Up All Night Became My Family’s Favourite Christmas Tradition

Spanish for “good night,” Noche Buena is the Filipino Christmas Eve feast that begins at midnight and lasts far into...


Starting Christmas From Scratch

When Christmas celebrations with our extended families got to be too much, my wife and I took drastic measures.

How Silly Stocking Stuffers Became My Family’s Favourite Holiday Tradition

'Tis the season to pull the perfect prank! A heartwarming story of how a much-missed father's legacy of laughter is...


90 Years Ago, I Was Touched by a Random Act of Kindness That Defined the Christmas Spirit

The Great Depression hit our family hard, but there was light amidst the darkness.


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...



How a Metal Shaving Kit Saved This Canadian Soldier’s Life in WWII

It wasn't until Pte. Clem Mageau's commanding officer noticed a hole in his knapsack that the young soldier realized his...


After Seven Decades, This Canadian Soldier Was Finally Laid to Rest

The remains of Private Kenneth Donald Duncanson were discovered in Belgium in 2014. The news sent his closest living relative...


A Powerful Act of Kindness Meant the World to This Postwar Immigrant Family

My family's experience as postwar refugees in Germany had been difficult; arriving in Canada was a different story.


Why Passing Down Family Recipes is the Greatest Gift

Although my mother's been gone for almost 25 years, I think of her every time I bake this apple cake.


Revisiting My Late Grandfather’s Vintage Camera Collection

He loved his cameras—and now they're a family treasure.

Life Lessons I Learned From My Grandfather

Sometimes you do not get what you want in life, but in the end, what you get is better than...


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These Funny Photos Are Sure to Put a Smile on Your Face

From animals striking curious poses to riotous family reunions, these crazy captures will brighten your day. Enjoy!


My Father, My Hero

Honouring the legendary Wilf Hiebert: Blacksmith and welder.


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.


The Heartwarming Reason My Mom Got a Tattoo for Her 80th Birthday

Mom’s 80th birthday tattoo is just the latest example of her wild, newfound independence.


This Photographer Captures Life in the Congo’s Displaced Persons Camps

In an assignment for UNICEF, photographer Roger LeMoyne captures the resilience of...