Inspiration

10 Great Canadians Reveal the People Who Inspired Them

Behind every great Canadian is a mentor or role model who sparked that greatness. Here, 10 public figures reveal the...


This Toronto Lawyer Is Transforming Her Industry by Mentoring Young Black Women

Attorney Denise Dwyer wants to see more diversity in the law industry. Her plan starts with mentoring the next generation.


20 Incredibly Inspiring Oscar Acceptance Speech Quotes

The big awards can be almost as entertaining as the movies they celebrate. Read these gems from favourite acceptance speeches...


This Woman’s Inspirational Story Will Make You Believe in the Canadian Dream

It's not easy to find a place that's beautiful, diverse and welcoming. But Rie Yamashita, who celebrates her 10th year...


How Reader’s Digest Canada Has Changed People’s Lives for the Better

To mark the 70th anniversary of Reader's Digest Canada, we selected four inspiring stories that show the amazing ways our...


The Inspiring Reason People Are Painting Their Pumpkins Teal This Halloween

They make trick-or-treating safe and fun for kids with and without food allergies.


Chris Hadfield’s Canada: True Patriot Love

To mark Canada’s 150th anniversary, the country’s most beloved space explorer, Chris Hadfield, reminds us there’s no place like home.


54,000 Portraits: One Photographer Captures the Many Faces of Canada

Through his Canadian Mosaic Project, photographer Tim Van Horn of Red Deer, Alta., has woven together 54,000 portraits...

How a Complete Stranger Saved a Dying Girl’s Life

In 2015, college student Kris Chung donated part of his liver to save the life of a child he’d never...


The 17 Best Pieces of Advice from Flawless Graduation Speeches

"Never be discouraged. Never look back. And when you fall, fall forward."


13 Offbeat, New Baby Names That Are About to Be Everywhere

Why stick with Emma and Noah when you can have Paisley and Ace instead?


9 Surprisingly Inspirational Quotes from the Funniest Comedians

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


9 Billionaires Share Their Definition of Success

Check out these sage pieces of advice from the really, really rich.


12 Children’s Books That Encourage Kids to Be Nice

Kindness is a must-have trait in today's world, and it's made easy in these kid-friendly reads.


Science Has Finally Determined the 5 Little Life Skills That Promise Success

Here's good news: If you had a less-than-wonderful childhood, you can still have amazing success in life. How? Have one...


7 Children’s Books Every Adult Needs to Read Again

When you were a child, did you stop in the middle of reading "Green Eggs and Ham" and think, "Hey,...


14 Quotes from Books Every Woman Should Read at Least Once

Add these to your reading list—then pass them along to your best girlfriends.

7 Inspiring Fort McMurray Stories

As the flames were being quelled and the ash was settling, Canadians from coast to coast stepped up to help...