Real Life

How One Canadian Pacifist Became a Hero in the Korean War

In 1952, Alphonse Pelletier was ready to leave Canada to serve on the battlefields in Korea. What he wasn't willing...


Meet the Retired Paramedic Helping First Responders Cope with PTSD

Founded by retired paramedic Lisa Jennings, You Are Not Alone PTSD BC is a support and advocacy group for first...


Welcome to Keno City, the Weirdest Place in the Yukon!

This tiny Gold Rush relic 470 kilometres from Whitehorse has 20 residents, two bars and a pizza joint. It's also...


Meet the Hunters Fighting the Burmese Python Invasion in Florida

Pythons are wreaking havoc on Florida wildlife. Our reporter learns firsthand what’s being done about it.


4 Heartwarming Stories to Restore Your Faith in Humanity

With so many terrible news developments around the world, these inspirational stories are guaranteed to bring a smile to your...


This Airline Pilot Takes Stunning Photographs from His Flight Deck

Long a keen shutterbug, airline pilot Paul Fox is sharing his impressive aerial photography to the world.


15 Strangest Things Mechanics Have Found in Cars

Think French fries on the floorboard and stinky gym shoes in the back seat of your car is bad? That's...


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...

11 of the Most Expensive Things That Have Ever Been Stolen

Even though many of these items are extremely large and worth millions of dollars, these determined criminals still managed to...


10 Strange Urban Legends That Turned Out to Be True

You've probably heard that all legends have a basis in fact. That may not be true, but these bizarre urban...


This Volunteer Cook is Making Montreal a Better Place for Those in Need

Growing up in Malaysia, Sabariah Binti Hussein delivered food to villagers in need. Years later and half a world away...


8 Signs That You May Have Lived a Past Life

If you have recurring dreams, inexplicable skills, or you just have a strong affinity for another era, you may have...



How Did This Flamingo End Up In the Ottawa River?

Elisha the flamingo wasn't prepared for the cold. But was the rescue crew prepared for Elisha? Enjoy this RD Classic...


That’s Outrageous: 3 Stories About Creepy Crawlies That Will Give You Goosebumps

When human beings and creepy crawlies collide, it can make for some pretty strange news stories...


12 Extraordinary Real Life Stories About the Kindness of Strangers

Sometimes all it takes to restore your faith in humanity is a random act of kindness. These 12 real life...


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...

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.


Life’s Like That!

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