My Dad Was Diagnosed With MS at 43—And It Changed Our Family Forever
For my mother, caregiving was filled with challenges—and triumphs.
Eternally Yours: Reflections on a Lifelong Romance
"Our years together were spent sharing our dreams and happiness, our worries and sorrows. We were blessed indeed. This wonderful...
In the Winter of ’81, Something Strange Washed Up on the Bay of Fundy’s Shores
How one town rallied around an amazing, unexpected visitor.
What Was Causing Little Kelly’s Uncontrollable Muscle Spasms?
The child's debilitating symptoms were a medical mystery, until a doctor discovered a genetic mutation so rare as to be...
Those Three Little Words
Remembering to say “I love you” can make all the difference in the world.
I Never Knew How to Communicate With My Dad—Until I Wrote Him an Email
It’s hard to talk to dads sometimes. The roles we often expect our fathers to play—protector, provider—can make them seem...
This Young Woman Was Haunted By the Sounds of Elevator Music and Seagulls Squawking—But Nothing Was ...
The auditory hallucinations were only the beginning of her terrifying medical mystery.
Doctors Thought This Ontario Teen Had E. Coli—Until Her Organs Started Failing
But if it wasn't the raw cookie dough Claire had eaten, what could possibly be causing her body to shut...
An Inseparable Pair
The heartwarming story of how a mutual love of classic cars helped forge a special bond between friends.
I Was Diagnosed with ADHD as an Adult—My Difficult Life Finally Made Sense
For 30 years, Tracey Mellis struggled with a miserable, messy life. Then she found out why.
What My Mother-in-Law’s Dementia Diagnosis Taught Me About Caregiving
We weren’t prepared for my mother-in-law’s dementia—or the care that she truly needed.
Why Newfoundland is the Kindest Province
When this vacationing family found themselves in need of a car in Newfoundland, a local's random act of kindness left...
The Harsh Truth About Santa
’Twas the night before Christmas, and all through my head, were the haunting three words my friend Julia said: “Santa’s...
Remembering Childhood Winters of Yore
Taking a snowy stroll down memory lane.
How Silly Stocking Stuffers Became My Family’s Favourite Holiday Tradition
'Tis the season to pull the perfect prank! A heartwarming story of how a much-missed father's legacy of laughter is...
90 Years Ago, I Was Touched by a Random Act of Kindness That Defined the Christmas Spirit
The Great Depression hit our family hard, but there was light amidst the darkness.
Remembering Our First Christmas in Canada
In the winter of 1963, this Irish family celebrated their first Christmas in Toronto. The snow was like nothing they...
We Asked You to Share Your Funniest *True* Holiday Stories—And You Delivered!
These festive funnies are sure to make you smile.
Rick Mercer: As Kids, My Brother and I Stole the Perfect Christmas Tree
In this excerpt from his book, Talking to Canadians, Rick Mercer confesses to a yuletide heist that made for an...
Police Pulled Over This Car For Driving Too Slowly—and Found No One Inside!
From joyriding picnic tables to ghost passengers, these funny driving stories go off the beaten track.
If You’ve Got Mice, This Story Will Convince You to Call the Exterminator
A rare disease transmitted by the microscopic mites that live on mice turned one woman's life upside-down.
How a Metal Shaving Kit Saved This Canadian Soldier’s Life in WWII
It wasn't until Pte. Clem Mageau's commanding officer noticed a hole in his knapsack that the young soldier realized his...
10 True Crime Movies That Will Chill You to the Bone
Telling yourself "it's only a movie" won't work with these terrifying true crime films. Lock the doors and prepare for...
My Life on Two Wheels
A motorcycle enthusiast shares his passion for restorations and the open road.
7 Scary Things That Actually Happened on Halloween
These nightmarish events sound like they're from a horror movie, but tragically, they're real.
His Doctor Told Him He Had a Benign Cyst—Then It Grew to the Size of a Baseball
Could Vietnam veteran Richard Danzer cheat death a second time?
What It’s Like Living With Long COVID
More than two years into the pandemic, some patients’ symptoms aren’t going away. While experts hunt for treatments, some people...
15 Crazy Things Car Mechanics Have Seen on the Job
Most mechanics have a tale or two to tell.
