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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 nothing about her I would have changed."

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.


14 Ironic “Failures” of Wildly Successful People

From Oprah to Einstein, your favourite famous people have seen their fair share of failures, mistakes, mishaps, and losses.


Labour of Love: Fantastic Photography of Hardworking Canadians

On land or sea, these hardworking Canadians take the utmost pride in what they do.


11 Nicest Things CEOs Have Done for Their Employees

What goes around, comes around, right? These CEOs have taken that lesson to heart—and in the process, they've changed their...

How Canadians Are Rescuing Homeless Dogs from Hurricane Harvey

One dedicated Canadian rescue won’t give up on the forgotten dogs of Hurricane Harvey.


Om Shanti: How a Trip to India Changed This Canadian’s Life Forever

Even with family ties in India, trying to "fit in" was a challenge—but worth the effort.


How One Couple Escaped from East Germany and Found Freedom in Canada

Ruth and Helmut Hotzwik fled East Germany in 1959—and lived to tell the tale.


This Canadian Woman Was Evacuated from London During The Blitz—and Lived to Tell the Tale

As Londoners soldiered on through WWII bombings, many of their children were sent to live in Canada.


Back to Life: The Incredible Story of the Boy Who Died for Two Hours

When two-year-old Gardell Martin fell into his backyard creek, his heart stopped. Dead for over two hours, it would take...


This Woman’s Beautiful Ode to Her Sister Will Change The Way You Think About People With Speci...

Lauren McKeon shares an unbreakable bond with her special needs sister that defies stereotypes.


TIFF 2017: In Conversation with the Cast and Crew of “Stronger”

Director David Gordon Green, screenwriter John Pollono, and actresses Tatiana Maslany and Miranda Richardson tell Reader's Digest Canada about the...


How One Canadian Mom Was Inspired to Change the Face of Beauty

Maria Jordan MacKeigan of Edmonton has a very special reason for becoming involved with this nonprofit that encourages advertisers to...

Drama in Real Life: Polar Expedition Gone Horribly Wrong

"In the distance, a wolf howled and Brian Koonoo howled back. Then he made his decision: if he was ever...


How One Family Fled the Soviet Union and Found Freedom in Canada

Fleeing persecution in the USSR, this Mennonite preacher and his family found freedom on these welcoming shores.


Coming to Canada: Finding the Land of Opportunity

During the post-World War II era, Canada was a shining beacon to those seeking a better future, including one particular...


13 Canadian Health Heroes You Need to Know

In praise of doctors, nurses, researchers, inventors and activists from across the country who make it their mission to care.