Barry Sherman’s death cuts short the lobbying probe against him
The democracy watchdog group that complained about Sherman’s activities promises to challenge the decision in court
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Michael Friscolanti
Senior writer Michael Friscolanti spends a lot of time at crime scenes and courthouses. The author of ’Friendly Fire: The Untold Story of the U.S. Bombing That Killed Four Canadian Soldiers in Afghanistan,’ he has won three CAJ Awards for investigative journalism and four National Magazine Awards.
Barry Sherman’s death is forcing the lobbying commissioner to make a tough decision
Nancy Bélanger tells court she’ll decide by Feb. 2 whether to keep investigating Sherman’s cash-for-access fundraiser featuring Justin Trudeau
What writing 500 obituaries taught us about living
Maclean’s is closing the door on The End, our beloved back-page obit. Before it goes, we asked writer Michael Friscolanti to read through 12 years worth and reflect on the lessons within.
These Amazon parcel thieves are stealing Christmas
Truck-stalking thieves are scooping gifts dropped at your door by UPS, FedEx and Canada Post, too. But online shoppers are fighting back.
How climate change is costing you in the vegetable aisle
Oppenheimer CEO John Anderson on Peruvian rains, California snowfall and why hurricanes drive up the cost of trucking
Accused killer Adam Picard, once freed over delays, launches Supreme Court appeal
Back in jail awaiting trial—again—the ex-soldier says the high court needs to clarify how its landmark Jordan ruling applies to cases like his
Losing a war criminal in Canada’s access to information system
Ottawa cared even less about our ATIP request than it did about finding one of its most ’Wanted.’ And that wasn’t much.
Russian spy son to Supreme Court: Don’t waste your time
Alex Vavilov says Ottawa’s fight to deny him citizenship is pointless because the astounding circumstances of his case are unlikely to reoccur
How a royal gift exposed sexual abuse at an elite Canadian school
From 2017: Prince Andrew wanted to memorialize his friend and former chaplain at Lakefield College School. The resulting tribute prompted Father Keith Gleed’s victims to finally break their silence.
In an Edmonton divorce, who gets custody of the Oilers tickets?
A couple embroiled in divorce proceedings in Edmonton are arguing over suddenly valuable property: Oilers seats