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How One Night of Carolling Brought My Small Town Together

When I was growing up in Vanderhoof, B.C., the whole town would come together in the high school gym for...


Calgary Cider Maker Brodie Thomas Is on a Mission to Use Every Apple in the City

With Uncommon Cider, founder Brodie Thomas collects apples that have fallen from trees, and gives money to local charities from...


24 Stories About Meeting Santa That Will Fill You with the Christmas Spirit

Santa Claus has a lot of kids to visit each year, but he never fails to get his job done....


This Former Ice Capades Figure Skater is Fit and Fabulous at 79!

Toronto's Tokiko Yoshihara-Lepik is living proof that you’re only as old as you feel!


How an Alberta Man with Autism is Inspiring Families to Rethink What Their Children Can Achieve

Brad Fremmerlid lives with autism and builds IKEA furniture better than anyone. He's launched his own business, inspiring families of...


My First Winter in Toronto Was Colder Than I Could Have Imagined—But One Snowfall Made it All Worthw...

When I moved to Canada from Sudan, I didn't quite think snow was real. Seeing it for the first time...


I Came to Prince Edward Island as a Refugee—and Found Peace in the Canadian Winter

I was scared of the Canadian cold when I first arrived in P.E.I., but the simple act of walking in...


I Grew Up Poor and Without My Indigenous Ceremonies, But the Holidays Were Full of Joy

In my little community next to Kississing Lake in Manitoba, we learned that it takes a village to raise a...

25 Famous People You Didn’t Know Were Adopted

Families form in many different ways. These celebrities not only understand the beauty of adoption, they've lived it.


10 Shelter Dogs Who Saved Their Owners’ Lives

When most people adopt a rescue dog, they're seeking companionship from their new furry friend. These people got that and...


Meet Canada’s Greatest Pets

We asked Canadians to tell us why their beloved beasts deserve to be counted among the country's finest. Here are...


The Cat That Made a Difference

Forging a special bond was easy with this precious pussycat.


A Lesson in Life and Basketball

We teach our kids life lessons, and, if we're lucky, they return the favour.


Meet the Toronto Volunteers Delivering Food to Those in Need

Vishal Khanna and Subhra Mukherjee run a team of a few dozen volunteers who make deliveries to approximately 265 seniors...


This Woman’s Touching Tribute to Her Late Grandmother Will Warm Your Heart

"Grandma Norah passed away on October 1, 2004, just shy of her 76th birthday. To me, she was perfect; there’s...


The Inspiring Story Behind the Courier Service Employing Canadians with Intellectual Disabilities

Anthony at Your Service is delivering better work to people living with intellectual disabilities—here’s how.


This Saskatchewan Man is on a Mission to Make Martial Arts Accessible for All

Martial-arts teacher Brendan Breen adapts his classes to better serve students living with disabilities.

How This Edmonton Teacher Helps Educate Children in Her Native Ethiopia

“We always knew we were going to do something in Ethiopia,” says Meheret Worku, who co-founded the Sustainable East Africa...


The Heartwarming Story of How Chernobyl Puppies Are Finding New Homes in North America

As the homeless dogs living in the infamous Chernobyl Exclusion Zone find new homes in North America, they've become adorable...


The Heartwarming Reason These Bearded Newfoundlanders Are Posing in a Mermaid Calendar

Hasan Hai convinces the men of Newfoundland and Labrador to get fishy for a good cause.


9 Random Acts of Kindness That Will Make You Proud to Be Canadian

These Canadians went above and beyond with their acts of kindness. They will inspire you to do the same.


How a Group of Mothers and Babies is Bringing Joy Into Seniors’ Residences

Babies Who Volunteer helps Ontario seniors form healing bonds with infants and their mothers.


Jay Leno Always Knew His Dad Had a Big Heart—Then an Unexpected Letter from a Viewer Proved That He ...

Comedian Jay Leno knew that 
his father had heart, but one woman’s 
memory revealed just how big it was.

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Minutes from Death: How Ron MacLean’s Wife Cari Came Back From the Brink

In a story that first appeared in Reader's Digest Canada in 2013, sportscaster Ron MacLean could only stand by and...


4 Heartwarming Stories to Restore Your Faith in Humanity

With so many terrible news developments around the world, these inspirational stories are guaranteed to bring a smile to your...



Twins Separated at Birth: 12 Real Stories That Will Give You Goosebumps

Imagine discovering as an adult that another person has been living an entirely different life with your face, temperament and...


This Canadian is Pairing Members of the Military with Guitars to Combat PTSD

Guitars for VETS Canada uses music to give veterans a new-found sense of hope.


This Man’s Blood Donation Has Saved the Lives of 2.4-Million—And Counting!

...And more shocking medical miracles that will blow your mind.