Culture
Q&A with Christine Sinclair on trash talk, equality in sports, retirement plans and more
The Canadian soccer legend’s revelatory memoir, Playing the Long Game, hits bookshelves this week
Aaron Hutchins
Aaron Hutchins is an award-attending journalist who writes about business, politics and public policy.
Longforms
The battle for the soul of Muskoka
A Toronto real estate developer is building a mansion on Ontario’s fanciest leisure lake. The neighbours are doing whatever they can to stop him.
Culture
Meet the Canadian bringing Batman into a new era
As the new lead writer for Batman, Chip Zdarsky wants to explore the superhero’s weaknesses
Sports
“It hit me: Wow, the World Cup is really coming to Canada”
In our Q&A with Jonathan Osorio, the national team star explains why the announcement that Vancouver and Toronto will be host cities at the 2026 World Cup is a very big deal.
Culture
This Jeopardy! superfan and archivist has helped train the all-time greats
Andy Saunders, from Guelph, Ontario, runs the internet’s pre-eminent Jeopardy! fan site and never misses an episode.
Politics
Ahmed Hussen has a plan to solve Canada’s housing crisis
The country’s housing minister explains why he still believes in the dream of affordable home ownership in Canada
Economy
Want to buy a house? Don’t bother checking the foundations.
Buyers desperate to get in on the property boom are opting out of home inspections, opening the door to nasty surprises
Society
Trying to lie to your insurance company? Your car will betray you.
Car tech is exposing the nose-stretchers told by drivers trying to scam their insurers
Books
Giller Prize-winning author Omar El Akkad’s powerful writing is making a mark
The Egyptian-Canadian author is turning journalistic savvy into literary clout. He’s on this year’s Maclean’s Power List.
Longforms
Snowboarder Laurie Blouin’s secret weapon: The music of Shania Twain
In Beijing, Blouin will draw on two decades of hard work and hard knocks. That and the lyrics of a certain country song.