To boldly go
From space to the Marianas trench to Niagara Falls, 2012 had daredevils galore
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Charlie Gillis
Charlie Gillis is Maclean’s managing editor (national). He’s a winner of gold and silver National Magazine Awards, and his bosses once forgot about him after sending him to cover the climbing season at Mount Everest.
Ricky Ray’s legacy game
Ricky Ray’s poise and talent has never received proper recognition. The 100th Grey Cup changes all that
Paul and Morris Longmire, 1940-2012
Inseparable, they built twin houses and had three kids each. Together, they died on Oct. 27
Are Canadians in conflict about abortion? Or merely conflicted?
Understanding polls on the volatile issue is harder than getting Parliament to talk about it
The right words
By changing tactics, the pro-life movement is putting fetal rights back on the agenda
Yes, he Khan
Imran Khan, a cricket legend and former playboy, seeks to run the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Be your own boss and you’re in charge
More workers are choosing to be self-employed, ramping up pressure on top firms to win over top talent
China can’t buy Albertans’ love
New poll suggests the province’s residents are cooling to Beijing, despite all that cash spent in the oil patch
Owners call bull on dog bans
Legislation against certain breeds of dogs gets another look
Spain’s soccer finances close in on final whistle
They excel at soccer, but their teams are collapsing under the weight of bad debts