Inspiring Stories

On July 15, 28-year-old Ivy Jacobsen walked down the aisle to wed her now-husband Tristen. Despite not having her father there, she didn’t walk alone. Because while he may not have been there for her, 15 other men were. And whew, you’re gonna want to grab the tissues for this one. Why the Father of

Growing up, Lori Campbell didn’t really know who she was. Nowadays, the Indigenous educator speaks with more confidence on the subject. “I am the granddaughter of a Residential School survivor. I am the daughter of a First Nations woman who survived having each of her seven children stolen and relocated through the Sixties Scoop assimilation

We all dream of finding that one great true love. But true love isn’t about being swept off our feet. Or grand, expensive gestures. True love, real love, the kind that lasts-a-lifetime love is the one where we would do anything for the other person simply because we love them. When one elderly man’s wife

Megan Fox is no stranger to all the backlash that comes with fame, but whatever you do—don’t bring Megan Fox’s kids into it. Fox has been in the public eye since she was 15 years old when she scored her first role in Mary-Kate and Ashely Olsen’s Holiday In The Sun. Over the course of

She was 92 years old. He was 99 years old. But when he held out a piece of bread smeared with jam, she instantly recognized him. The memories of nearly eight decades ago came flooding back. Back then, Reginald Pye was a young soldier who had recently landed on the D-Day beaches of Normandy in

What’s the last you’ve heard about Jennifer Love Hewitt? The Texas native is best known for her iconic “it girl” roles throughout the early 2000s, so what has she been up to over the past two-plus decades? When the blockbuster slasher flick I Know What You Did Last Summer took the 90s teen world by

They say that if you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. That is exactly how Melba Mebane felt every day when she went to her job in the cosmetology department at Dillard’s. The store opened daily at 10 AM, so Melba made sure to show up by 9:15

For a decade, Greg Dunston and Marie Mckinzie were among the 8,000 people experiencing homelessness on the streets of San Francisco. At least they were, until millionaire Terry McGrath invited them to stay with him in his home. San Francisco has an infamous issue with homelessness. While being the richest city in America with a

No matter who you are and what job you do, you can be helpful. That was certainly the case for an Amazon delivery driver, who took a few moments out of her day to prioritize the safety of a customer. The heartwarming incident was captured on a doorbell camera, showcasing the dedication and care of

Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn are everyone’s “It” couple hailing back to the 1980s. Honourable mentions include: Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder (’89), Christian Slater and Winona Ryder (’88), and don’t forget, Rob Lowe and…Winona Ryder (’87). But in the anti-spirit of Winona Ryder (who has been allegedly married to Keanu Reeves for 30 years…a

Running a lemonade stand seems almost a rite of passage for kids everywhere. Many share the common memory of setting one up in the summer, hand making a sign, and hoping to make a few extra dollars. The process instills a sense of responsibility, independence, and early financial acumen. For many, it might be just

We all remember our lowest points. The memories from those times never leave us: what happened, how we got out of it, but also how we were treated when we needed help the most. Adam Deering never forgot his humble beginnings. In 2002, he was near-broke, and tried to get a £10,000 loan at the

His very personal experience with a corrupt system was the catalyst for one man’s crusade for prison reform. You would think that being released from prison after a long incarceration would be a joyful event. You would think that it would be, well, freeing. But studies show that the opposite is often true. People who

Education is an opportunity many of us may take for granted. Whether it is because we grew up in homes that “expected” us to pursue education, or it’s because we live in societies where there is greater access to education, many of us are guilty of overlooking just how grateful we really should be. Street

Many of us may have experienced bullying firsthand but it’s how we handle and respond to it that matters. When Dianne Hoffmeyer was ridiculed by two women for her appearance, she decided to take the higher road and perform an act of kindness instead. Dianne’s story went viral and everyone praised the amazing way she

Being out on the road and then being pulled over by the police could be a really frightening and intimidating experience — especially if you are an older person who doesn’t have the best coordination and cognitive function. But when one elderly man was pulled over, the situation worked out rather well for him! A