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...
Drama in Real Life: Stranded in a Manitoba Snowstorm
The day had dawned crisp and clear, but early spring can be an unpredictable time on northern roads. Ernest Castel...
The True Story of a Brave, Blind Chicken
From the Reader's Digest archives: How Sam, a blind chicken, taught my family about the dangers and joys of taking...
The Real History Behind the Birth of Botox
In 1987, Vancouver doctors Jean and Alastair Carruthers accidentally discovered cosmetic properties in a toxin normally used by ophthalmologists. The...
This Woman Thought She Had an Infected Mosquito Bite—But the Actual Diagnosis Was Terrifying
What first appeared to be an insect bite turned out to be something far more dangerous.
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.
15 Mind-Boggling Discoveries Scientists Made in 2017
These are exciting times, with amazing scientific breakthroughs happening every day that promise to help improve our health, decode the...
9 Quirky Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know About the Origin of Your Favourite Foods
From salads to sandwiches to ice cream cones—we've got the scoop on the history of your favourite foods.
The River of No Return
When a rock-climbing trip goes disastrously wrong, a 13-year-old boy is forced to make a heartrending decision: should he leave...
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...
A Mysterious Hum Has Been Haunting the Town of Windsor for Years
For years, residents of Windsor, Ont., have been plagued by a spectral noise. So far, nobody’s been able to explain...
Jesse Owens’ Greatest Olympic Prize
In a story that first appeared in Reader's Digest in 1960, Jesse Owens recounts his friendship to a German athlete...
12 Hilarious School Stories From Across Canada
If you're looking to take a master class in humour, look no further than our country's classrooms.
That’s Outrageous: 3 Times Critters Wound Up Where They Shouldn’t Be
A dead bat isn't the kind of protein most people are looking for in their salad.
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.
That’s Outrageous: 3 Raging Fire Stories You Won’t Believe Are True
Check out this round up of unbelievably wild raging fire stories you probably won't see in the news.
Waking Nightmares: One Woman’s Battle with Sleep Hallucinations
After years of terrifying hallucinations, I finally learned to stop worrying and love sleep.
What Really Happened When Jackie Kennedy Met Queen Elizabeth
The first lady famously charmed France’s president Charles de Gaulle, but Britain’s sovereign was another matter. Here’s what didn’t make...
22 History Lessons Your Teacher Lied to You About
Alternative facts have always been with us, and they've always been used to cover up uncomfortable truths. Here's some history...
10 Real Travel Disasters That Could Happen to You
The world is an amazing place, and travelling is a great way to expand your horizons. But these vacations went...
Chilling Reincarnation Stories: Meet 3 Children Who Lived Before
Professor Jim Tucker thinks that past lives are possible. Here are three startling accounts of children who may have been...
A Centennial Scrapbook: Remembering the Magic of Expo 67
With 62 nations attending, Expo 67 is considered the most successful World's Fair of the 20th century. Kathy McAlpine looks...
An Inside Glimpse of NFL Player Mike Webster’s Tragic Final Days
In a story that first appeared in Reader's Digest in 2003, the former Pittsburgh Steeler centre shrugged off repeated brain...
These 7 Dumb Criminals Basically Arrested Themselves
"And I've got the right to remain silent!"
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.
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...
Coming to Canada: The Story of First-Generation Dairy Farmers
This industrious farmer came from Denmark with ten dollars in his pocket and ended up being awarded the Order of...
3 Stories About Weird Workplaces That Will Make You Glad Your Job is Normal
These three outrageous stories about weird workplaces prove that not everyone's job is business as usual.
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...
