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Sonali Deraniyagala's story begins on the morning of December 26, 2004, while she was vacationing on the southeastern coast of Sri...

Goodbye 2011, it seems as if you’ve only just arrived and now you’re on the way out. With the clock on 2011 winding down, what better time to recall some of the year’s most memorable moments, from its tragedies to its triumphs—and everything in between.

Baking amateurs and enthusiasts alike will be baking up a storm for this weekend's Toronto Bakes for Japan event, a Toronto-wide bake sale to raise awareness and funds for the Japanese Red Cross Society.

That’s probably the last word I wanted to hear while stranded on one of Fiji’s miniscule northern islands

We’ve all been deeply touched by the 8.9 magnitude earthquake that hit Japan last Friday. According to the Red Cross, Canadians have already raised over one million dollars as of Sunday, in support of one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Social media has played a huge role in the success of these relief efforts, with celebrities and organizations urging others to donate via Twitter.