The Building: Montreal’s new Formula One paddock was built for champions
This summer, F1 fans will watch cars scorch around Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in record time. Its new paddock came together just as quickly.
Alex Cyr
Alex Cyr is a freelance writer from Prince Edward Island, now living in Toronto. He is a contributing editor at Maclean’s since 2023, and writes regularly for The Globe and Mail and Toronto Life, focusing on health, culture, and fascinating people.
I moved from Toronto to Guatemala to start a surf resort with my family
"For the first few months, we lived in a temporary tiny house on the beach—a plastic tarp supported by bamboo."
An Ontario couple converted this 130-year-old church into a charming family home
“When this place popped up, it felt like the perfect renovation challenge”
This Toronto social worker is seeing a surge of anxiety and depression in kids
“I see kids as young as eight in my practice who self-harm or are experiencing suicidal thoughts”