Real Life

13 Haunted House Mysteries No One Can Explain

These sinister structures hide dark and horrible secrets.


This Hiker Saved the Life of an Alaskan Timber Wolf—4 Years Later the Wolf Still Remembered Him

Deep in the Alaskan wilderness, a prospector comes to the rescue of an injured mother wolf and her pups, and...


This Is What It Feels Like to Suffer—and Recover From—a Stroke

What it feels like to endure—and recover from—a condition that kills 14,000 Canadians every year.


10 Chilling Crimes Involving Ouija Boards

Ouija boards tend to peak in popularity during times of uncertainty. Ahem. But before you take yours out of the...


This is Canada’s Most Autism-Friendly Town

The heartwarming story of how a support group for parents of children with autism inspired an entire town to be...



How a House Party Inspired a Support Network for Trans Women

Taking What We Need skips bureaucracy and distributes funding directly to low income trans women in Montreal.


‘He Caused Me to Challenge My Faith’: How Charlie Otero Survived the BTK Killer

After a serial killer brutally murdered his family, Charlie Otero went from the honour roll to life as a paranoid...

I’m Living in a Long-Term Care Home During COVID-19—Here’s How I’m Coping

An 87-year-old resident of a long-term care facility hit hard by COVID-19 shares his hopes, fears and daily struggles of...


Penny Will Pull Through

During the COVID-19 lockdown, the recovery of a beloved family pet provides hope that there is light at the end...


Klaatu Guitarist Dee Long on Hope in the Age of COVID-19

"The COVID-19 pandemic is showing us that we must move forward from here without anger, hate or politics of fear....


How One Ontario Playground Reinvented the Way Kids Have Fun

When it opened in 1972, there was nothing quite like it. How Children's Village at Toronto's Ontario Place changed the...


Remembering Freddy, Our Blue Bird of Happiness

A loving tribute to a budgie named Freddy—gone now, but not forgotten.


I Had a Baby During the COVID-19 Lockdown—Here’s What It Was Like

Amidst all the uncertainty, one thing was sure: I wouldn’t be able to welcome baby number three into the world...


The Most Bizarre Things Librarians Have Found in Returned Books

According to this librarian, people will use *anything* for a bookmark.


I’m a Nurse—and These Are the Things I Won’t Do Even After Lockdown Ends

Life will never be the same again, and neither will our habits.


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Meet the Real Canadian Heroes

Nine extraordinary stories of kindness, compassion and full-on bravery.

How I Tried to Be a Good Neighbour During COVID-19

When my city shut down during the pandemic, I started putting friendly signs in my window to check in on...


11 of the Best Before-And-After Transformations to Come Out of Quarantine

You'll be amazed at what people can accomplish in just one month when they have nothing to distract them!


How I’m Celebrating Mother’s Day During Coronavirus

What a manicure taught me about love, happiness and my mom.


When My Family Had to Self-Quarantine, the Syrian Refugees We Once Sponsored Had Our Backs

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, a family of Syrian refugees we once sponsored showed us kindness and care.


Why My Quarantine Birthday Was Actually One of the Best Ever

I was dreading my quarantine birthday. How would I celebrate my milestone year sans party, cake and gifts?


My Family Fit Three Generations Under One Roof (Somewhat) Peacefully, And Yours Can Too

What I've learned from living with my lovable in-laws—plus tips from experts on building happy three-generation households.

20 Times Video Conference Calls Went Hilariously Wrong

Video conferencing is new to a lot of us, and that means there are bound to be incidents. At least...


This Spring May Be My Last, So I’ve Decided to Stop and Steal the Roses

Given only months to live, Vancouver writer and poet Brian Brett surrounded himself with stolen beauty.


I Survived Coronavirus—Here’s What I Want You to Know

I was one of the lucky ones—and trust me, you don’t want to get this.


The Incredible Story of How One Woman Raised 200 Kids

Every day, traumatized kids are 
removed from their parents and made Crown wards. The lucky ones get cared for by...


CSI: Whale Edition—Meet the Team Behind Canada’s Marine Life Necropsies

Stephen Raverty’s team of B.C. investigators
 reconstruct cetacean deaths—
to prevent even more from happening.


I’m a Cashier at a Montreal Grocery Store—Here’s What It’s Like Working During the Pandemic

Coming to work has been way more stressful than usual—but I’ve witnessed moments of kindness in the chaos.