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Small But Mighty: The Cleanup Kids
How two nine-year-olds started an environmental conservation organization.
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A Mother Was Convicted of Murdering Her Children—Until Science Uncovered the Truth
After all four of Kathleen Folbigg's children died in infancy, a court found her guilty of murder. Twenty years later,...
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On a Trek to Northern Laos, Just Getting There Is an Adventure
Why take a high-speed train to northern Laos when you can take three days to do pretty much the same...
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The Making of Frybread
Frybread, a greasy fried delight made by many Indigenous peoples across North America, tells a story of both resilience and...
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Meet the Mechanic Who Modifies Bikes for Injured Veterans
Sharine Milne, an Australian mechanic, customizes bikes so that injured veterans can get riding again.
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How Dancing Helps People With Dementia, Parkinson’s and Multiple Sclerosis
Research shows dancing can help improve the lives of people with neurocognitive and movement disorders.
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Once Incarcerated, This Man Now Helps Youth Lead Meaningful Lives
Ex-prisoner John McAvoy found a new life through sport—and he’s helping disadvantaged youth do the same.
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A Canadian Minister Needed a Stem Cell Donor. This Young German Man Stepped In
Dominic Leblanc won seven elections. But he was unlikely to win against non-Hodgkin's lymphoma—until a young overseas donor came to...
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How I Survived A Parachute Malfunction—1,200 Metres Up!
With the ground below her rapidly coming closer and the parachute wrapped around her leg, skydiver Jordan Hatmaker prepared to...
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Doctors Said Spina Bifida Would Limit Her Life. Her Parents Didn’t Listen.
When Hallee McCoombes was born, she wasn't expected to walk. Today, the 11-year-old is an athlete and aspiring Paralympian.
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How I Survived a “Snownado” While Trapped in My Car
Stuck at the side of the road in swirling snow and shrieking wind—a phenomenon nicknamed a "snownado"—Shannon St. Onge feared...
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These Selfless Brothers Are Helping India’s “Poorest of the Poor”
Through the Veerji Ka Dera organization, Delhi's Premjit and Kamaljeet Singh work long days to provide meals and first aid...
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I Fell For This Email Scam—And You Could Too
Even the most savvy among us can fall for a con and lose hundreds of dollars. I learned this first-hand...
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How DNA Testing is Solving Cold Cases—and Reuniting Families
These DNA reunion stories show how genetic testing can be a powerful tool in solving missing person cases—decades after the...
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This Was the Worst Tornado in Canada’s History
The terrifying "Black Friday Tornado" swept through Edmonton on July 31, 1987, leaving 27 dead and 600 injured.
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10 Most Famous Shipwrecks in Canadian History
From doomed Arctic expeditions to disastrous maiden voyages, these tragic shipwrecks have become the stuff of legend.
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Meet the Woman Who’s Saving Asia’s Elephants
Lek Chailert started with a humble goal: rescue one abused bull. Now, she's the head of an international non-profit with...
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This Is What Happens When You Get Struck by Lightning
There’s a nine in 10 chance you’ll survive. But what are the lasting effects of being exposed to hundreds of...
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How This Former Teacher is Helping to Combat Shark Fishing
A snorkelling trip inspired Kathy Xu's innovative solution to the shark fishing crisis: Ecotourism.
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How an Artisan Website Became a Grassroots Disaster-Relief Organization
Originally positioned as the "Etsy of Afghanistan," Aseelapp.com emerged as a vital tool to direct aid to certain places in...
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Victoria Had Always Suffered Headaches, But This One Left Her in a Dreamlike Fog For Three Weeks
It wasn't until the 26-year-old student went in for a CT scan that she realized the gravity of her situation...
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This Was the Deadliest Forest Fire in Canadian History
The Great Matheson Fire of 1916 killed 223 and ushered in Ontario’s first forest firefighting measures.
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A Brutal Alligator Attack Was Just the Beginning of His Three-Day Ordeal
Critically injured, and repeatedly stalked by the gator, could Eric Merda navigate his way out of the treacherous Florida swampland?
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Good News Stories That Will Brighten Your Day
We've rounded up the most heartwarming and inspirational good news stories from around the world.
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This Quebec Woman Won the Lottery—And Used the Winnings to Help Those in Need
The windfall allowed Rachel Lapierre to turn her passion project into a registered charity.
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The Funniest (True!) News Headlines From Across the Country
From a thoughtful thief returning a stolen car (with a full tank of a gas) to a multi-million dollar maple...
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This Toronto Man Had a Headache For 12 Years—But One Doctor Wouldn’t Give Up on a Cure
Could an experimental procedure provide relief from the unbearable pain?
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The Hermit of Port Edward
Remembering an unlikely and brief friendship one long-ago summer.
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Canada’s Most Notorious Cold Cases
With the help of cutting-edge technology, amateur and professional detectives are trying to crack these unsolved mysteries once and for...
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Seeing Three Drowning Women, This Quick-Thinking Waiter Dove Into the Icy River
Despite having no lifesaving training, Paul Blachut knew he had to everything he could to rescue them.
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Doctors Thought This Three-Year-Old Had Appendicitis—Until the Surgery Started
To their surprise, little Daniel's appendix looked perfectly healthy. It was when they started moving the camera through his intestines...