Humour

Hate Crossing The Border? Try Being a Poet!

If you think crossing the border is intimidating, try acting natural when you’re packing poetry—or worse, a saxophone.


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.


13 Things You Didn’t Know About Moustaches

Whether you have one, want one, or wish they'd all disappear, the Mo has made its comeback. Just in time...


Here’s What Halloween Looks Like at the Happiest Place on Earth

When the happiest place in the world becomes the spookiest place, it's still pretty magical.


Caption Corner – November 2017

Share your funny photo and you might see it published in the next issue of Our Canada!


12 Hilarious School Stories From Across Canada

If you're looking to take a master class in humour, look no further than our country's classrooms.


Caption Corner – October/November 2017

Share your funny one-liner for this cute Caption Corner pic and you might see it published in the next issue...


10 Halloween Costumes Only Science Nerds Would Appreciate

"Why can you never trust atoms? They make up everything!"

If You Have This Rare Phobia, You Literally Can’t Take a Joke

Up to 13 per cent of the global population could be afraid of laughter. No joke.


Why Being a Genius Isn’t All It’s Cracked Up to Be

As genius Rick Rosner explains, a high IQ can be a curse as well as a blessing.


8 Words You Will Never, Ever Hear the Royal Family Say

Some terms are considered too improper to be spoken by royalty. Social anthropologist Kate Fox explains which words are banned...


10 “French” Things That Aren’t Actually from France

Even some of you francophiles are guaranteed to be surprised by the true origins of these terms mistakenly coined to...


How to Be Funny: Hone Your Funny Bone With These Practical Tips

Is it possible to teach someone how to be funny? Although some comedians have an innate ability to make people...


That’s Outrageous: 3 Raging Fire Stories You Won’t Believe Are True

Check out this round up of unbelievably wild raging fire stories you probably won't see in the news.


You Have to Risk Falling to Be Able to Fly

One-time wannabe Wright brother Terry Fallis recalls his ill-fated childhood quest to conquer the skies with a homemade hang-glider.


You’ll Never Guess What Amazon Was Almost Called—and Why They Had to Change the Name

Before Amazon became the world's largest online shopping site, there were several different contenders for names—and if you type some...


Caption Corner – September 2017

Share your funny one-liner for this cute Caption Corner pic and you might see it published in the next issue...

If You Find These Types of Jokes Funny, Science Thinks You’re Insecure

There's never a time or place for tasteless jokes, so why do some people insist on telling them? A 2017...


As Kids See It

Kids say the darnedest things, and we're grateful that these parents and grandparents were there to hear them! If you're...


Here’s Why You Should Thank the Ancient Greeks for Your Birthday Cake

They're the reason we eat cake and blow out candles every year!


9 Common Sayings That Are Actually Total Nonsense

Always cry over spilled milk, never pick the low-hanging fruit, and seven more common sayings improved by science.


This is the Strange (But True!) Origin of the Smiley Face

The story behind the symbol of happiness isn't as cheerful as you'd expect.


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Laughter, The Best Medicine

Looking for laughs? The world's leading comedians share the best jokes they've ever told.

Life’s Like That!

Silly stories, wonderful witticisms and sweet Tweets that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face.


These 7 Dumb Criminals Basically Arrested Themselves

"And I've got the right to remain silent!"


13 Things You Didn’t Know About Canada Day

Canada is looking pretty good for 150! But how well do you know our country? Regardless of your knowledge, here...


The 5 Shortest Quotes in History

How Muhammad Ali, Calvin Coolidge, and ancient Spartans won in two words or less.


If You Laugh at These Dark Jokes, You’re Probably a Genius

Laughing doesn't make you a bad person—just a smart one.


9 Surprisingly Inspirational Quotes from the Funniest Comedians

Laugh all you want, but these funny people are actually wise guys.