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Seeing Double: Your Best “Lookalikes” Photography

Don't worry: you're not seeing double! From bunnies to canoes to babies, these striking photographs—snapped by Our Canada readers from...


This is Canada’s Most Autism-Friendly Town

The heartwarming story of how a support group for parents of children with autism inspired an entire town to be...


16 Acts of Kindness That Will Bring a Smile to Your Face

We invited you to nominate fellow Canadians who, during this terrible year, demonstrated the benefits of being nice. Meet the...


How a House Party Inspired a Support Network for Trans Women

Taking What We Need skips bureaucracy and distributes funding directly to low income trans women in Montreal.


What I Learned From Cold-Calling Long-Lost Friends

Stuck at home because of COVID-19, I started calling people I hadn’t spoken to in years.


How My Mother-in-Law’s Casserole Brought Us Together During Quarantine

Even though she lost her husband of 50 years two months before lockdown, my mother-in-law still delivered dinners and other...


Meet Peter Trenholm, the Biggest Hank Williams Fan in the World

“I grew up on classic country and gospel, and I still find joy in the songs of my lifelong musical...


This Group Inspired Thousands of Canadians to Help Each Other Through COVID-19

How Caremongering Toronto co-founder Mita Hans sparked a worldwide movement to be kind.

To Live Longer, Feel Happier and Be Less Stressed, Try Performing Acts of Kindness

By giving to others, you will not only live longer, but you may also end up spending the extra years...


20 Heartwarming Quotes for Father’s Day

Father's Day is on June 21, and it's the perfect time to pay tribute to the men who raised us.


10 Clever Ways People Are Celebrating Birthdays Under Quarantine

While COVID-19 may have limited people's abilities to actively go out and celebrate their birthdays, that doesn't mean creative celebrations...


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Meet the Real Canadian Heroes

Nine extraordinary stories of kindness, compassion and full-on bravery.


How I Tried to Be a Good Neighbour During COVID-19

When my city shut down during the pandemic, I started putting friendly signs in my window to check in on...


21 Moving Photos of Kindness in the Time of Coronavirus

Tough times can truly bring out the best in people.


11 of the Best Before-And-After Transformations to Come Out of Quarantine

You'll be amazed at what people can accomplish in just one month when they have nothing to distract them!


How I’m Celebrating Mother’s Day During Coronavirus

What a manicure taught me about love, happiness and my mom.


When My Family Had to Self-Quarantine, the Syrian Refugees We Once Sponsored Had Our Backs

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a family of Syrian refugees we once sponsored showed us kindness and care.

The Incredible Story of How One Woman Raised 200 Kids

Every day, traumatized kids are 
removed from their parents and made Crown wards. The lucky ones get cared for by...


How This Farming Project in Africa is Helping Communities Grow Their Own Food

Dale and Linda Bolton founded Thrive for Good to help fight hunger in Kenya and beyond.


These Volunteer Bakers Are Making Sure No Child in Winnipeg Goes Without a Birthday Cake

Cakes For Kids Winnipeg, a non-profit run by Christy Rogowski and Wendy Singleton, collects requests from social workers to supply...


The Humbling Moment My Five-Year-Old Taught Me About Patience

A severe stroke left my mother paranoid, confused and needy. Just when I was at my wit's end, my child...


A UPS Driver Rescued a Dog From a Frozen Pond Without Hesitation

He heard a cry for help and immediately tracked it down.


This Bootcamp Helps Retired Seniors Launch New Businesses

Pramilla Ramdahani's business bootcamp, SPICE, is giving seniors a new lease on life.

60+ Best Friend Quotes to Share with Your BFF

More than any relationship you'll ever have, your bestie knows you through-and-through. In case you want to remind her—just because—here...


How A Facebook Thread Saved Two Friends Who Were Gravely Injured in the Bali Jungle

Michael Lythcott and Stacey Eno’s scooter ran off the road, leaving them broken, bleeding and trapped in a Balinese jungle....


My Mom in the Driver’s Seat

After earning her licence later in life, Mom made the most of her next 30 years behind the wheel.


7 Australian Animal Rescue Stories That Will Give You Hope

Yes, the news is really grim. But these stories just might restore your faith in humanity.


How a Solo Trip to the Azores Helped Me Overcome My Burnout

I arrived in my late-30s feeling burnt-out, anxious and disconnected. Travelling alone to Portugal's Azores helped me get back in...


What I Want the Medical Students Who Studied My Parents’ Donated Bodies to Know

After long lives and hard battles with illness, my parents lie beside each other in a medical lab. If the...