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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...


Returning to the Rock: A Love Letter to Newfoundland

This travelling family of four found the people and customs of Newfoundland just as colourful as the scenery.


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...


After the Rain: Gorgeous Rainbow Photography From Across Canada

The best part of a thunderstorm? The chance of a spectacular rainbow after it passes! Check out this awe-inspiring gallery...


You Can’t Go Home Again: The Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence

One of the costs of building the St. Lawrence Seaway was a devastating loss of nine Ontario communities—and a significant...


Hiking Through Prehistory in the Burgess Shale

This gruelling guided hike offers a glimpse of the world-famous fossils of the Burgess Shale in Yoho National Park.


To Yellowknife, With Love

The people who live in the Land of the Midnight Sun inspire this first-time Yellowknife visitor with their grit and...


This 71-Year-Old and Her Son Went on the Kayak Adventure of a Lifetime

Who needs more collectibles as birthday gifts? Kayaking with whales off the northeast coast of Vancouver Island was the best...

Striking Perspective Photography From Across Canada

These artfully shot photographs prove that perspective is everything.


I Quit My Smartphone—And It Changed My Life

Giving up your smartphone can feel like a daunting task, but the benefits can be worth it. Here's why I've...


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.


Gorgeous Green-Hued Photos From Across Canada

From moss-covered forests to the colours of a hummingbird’s plumage, check out these green-themed photos captured by Our Canada shutterbugs.


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.


Check Out This 100-Year-Old Prairie Homestead, Then and Now

If the walls of this house could talk, what stories they would tell...


Home Is Where the Horse Is

A lifelong love of equines runs in this Alberta family.


Hockey Night in Hedley, B.C.

Fond memories of a small but vibrant town and their love of Canada's favourite pastime.


My Traditional Métis Wedding

Love, joy, family and tradition were at the heart of a self-orchestrated Métis wedding that moved everyone in attendance.

Exploring British Columbia’s Salish Sea

Over the years, John A. Barrett of Nanaimo, B.C., has explored this large, diverse area of waterways off the southern...


Welcome to Montreal Canadiens Ave—in the Maritimes

If you visit the Maritimes, as you approach Fredericton, look for the exit to Harvey, and follow that road for...


Memoirs of a Doctor in Small Town Newfoundland

A surgeon reminisces about his time serving the community in beautiful Newfoundland and Labrador.


This is Canada’s Oldest Surviving Warship

Paying tribute to HMCS Sackville, Canada’s oldest warship and the last of its Second World War corvettes.


This Mother and Daughter Took Cute Identical Photos—29 Years Apart

The giant Pysanka egg in Vegreville, Alberta, holds special significance for Monica Clemens and her family.


Can You Get a Tax Credit For Your Staycation?

If you live in Ontario, you may be able to save money on that summer road trip or weekend getaway.

Why Canadian Butter Isn’t as Soft as It Used To Be

If you’ve noticed that your butter is harder than usual, you're not alone—and it’s all because of what they’ve been...


Toronto’s Best-Kept Bird Watching Secrets

The green spaces of downtown Toronto are atwitter with a thriving population of feathered friends—if you know where to look...


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...


Should Canada Adopt a Four-Day Workweek?

Support for a four-day workweek seems to be gaining momentum across the country. We asked Melissa Milkie, professor of sociology...


Our Canada Theme Pic Challenge: On the Move

Your mission was to capture Canada "on the move," and you rose to the challenge! Enjoy these 20 photos of...


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20+ Beautiful Blue Jay Photos That Will Inspire You to Invest in a Backyard Feeder

We challenged you to capture these brilliantly coloured birds on camera, and you delivered! Check out this gorgeous gallery of...