Culture

Let us entertain you! Here, you’ll find collections of Canada’s funniest jokes, as well as our guides to the best streaming content on Netflix, brain-teasing trivia, and insightful takes on pop culture.

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13 Titanic Mysteries That May Never Be Solved

They said it was "unsinkable." So how could the Titanic have sunk to the bottom of the Atlantic just four...


How To Have A Successful Mentor Relationship

Good mentor relationships are founded on more than just sage advice. In the best mentorships, everyone has the opportunity to...


How You Can Send Help to Ukraine Right Now

Consider donating to these registered Canadian charities offering direct support to Ukrainian residents and refugees.


Murder Watch: Reheating Cold Cases in Halifax

When this Reader's Digest classic was originally published in March 2014, Halifax had one of the highest unsolved murder rates...


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8 Life Lessons We Learned From Downton Abbey

Downton Abbey may have been set a hundred years ago, but the trials and tribulations faced by its colourful cast...


Are Canada’s Euthanasia Laws Effective?

We quiz Stefanie Green, author of This Is Assisted Dying.


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8 Hilarious Real Life Prank Stories for April Fool’s Day

In need of inspiration this April Fool's Day? From prank calls made by mischievous dads to satirical headlines gone viral,...


The Best New Books Coming Out This Spring

Spring cleaning? How about spring reading. Here's a curated list of the season's best literature, from romantic reads to gothic...

How I Finally Made My Mom Laugh

In 1990, during a performance of my stage play The Bootlegger Blues at my reserve, Curve Lake First Nation in...


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30 Times The Big Bang Theory Was the Funniest Show on TV

A compilation of witty one-liners from the much-missed sitcom.


This Program For LGBTQ Seniors Provides a Network—And a Lifeline

Toronto's 519 Centre offers older participants a way to connect with others in their community.


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Fascinating St. Patrick’s Day Facts You Probably Didn’t Know

The day we associate with drinking massive amounts of beer actually started as a religious holiday and—spoiler alert—St. Patrick wasn't...


The Truth About Horoscopes

It seems as though public interest in horoscopes has reached a new peak. Who better to explain the phenomenon...


This Organization Connects Teens Worldwide to Build Empathy—and Change

Break the Divide now has more than two dozen chapters, located across Canada and around the world.


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12 Things That Will Happen When Prince Charles Becomes King

When our beloved Queen Elizabeth passes, the Prince of Wales will inherit the throne—the first coronation of a British monarch...


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Queen Elizabeth’s Incredible Life in 30 Quotes

As the constitutional monarch of the United Kingdom, Canada and 14 other Commonwealth realms, Queen Elizabeth II is expected to...


2024’s Best Online Casinos Available in Canada: Top Casino Sites for Canadian Players [2024 Up...

Here's a roundup of the best online casinos for Canadians*. We at LeanBack Player have analyzed the top casino sites...

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15 Profound The Good Place Quotes to Live By

No other TV series tackled philosophy quite like The Good Place. These wise—and hilarious—quotes from The Good Place can be...


Drama in Real Life: Gunned Down on a Honduran Highway

After Wally Eamer was shot during an armed robbery in Honduras, his wife and kids fought to keep him from...


Yes, Bacon Bouquets Are a Thing This Valentine’s Day

Because nothing says love like bacon.


Carol Off: The RD Interview

Veteran journalist Carol Off on global conflict, gender politics and becoming part of the story. This interview was originally published...


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20 Powerful Grey’s Anatomy Quotes to Live By

Grey’s Anatomy is more than just a comfort show—each episode offers little nuggets of wisdom and insightful lessons about everyday...


20+ Funniest Quotes from Kim’s Convenience

The CBC comedy based on Ins Choi’s award-winning play has resonated with viewers for its heartfelt representation of Asian-Canadian stories...

When I Was a Young Girl, Roy Orbison Helped Me Make a New Friend

Few things are tougher than making friends at a new school. Thankfully, I had Roy Orbison looking out for me.


After the President of The Gambia Raped Me, I Had No Choice But to Run

I knew the assault on my body wouldn't be a one-time thing. I had to leave behind the only home...


Drama in Real Life: Trapped in a Fiery Wreck

Even now, Beatrice Roberts can’t recall why her truck veered off the highway and burst into flames. But she knows...


A Deadly Snowstorm

On December 13, 2010, hundreds of motorists were trapped by a blinding snowstorm, which shut down a 30-kilometre stretch of...


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A Body Language Expert Analyzes 13 Iconic Photos of Prince Charles and Princess Diana

Find out what signals the doomed royal couple were secretly sending for years.


After My Husband Died, My Children Honoured Him With a Very Special Quilt

A blanket made from my husband's old clothes helps us to remember his extraordinary—and ordinary—life.