Maclean’s 5 Newsmakers of the Year
The most fascinating people and stories of 2009. Plus, scandals, apologies, twits, heroes and more
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Newsmakers of the year
The Celebs-in-Chief
Angela Merkel
Lost boy, forever
Patient zero
The contender
Other Newsmakers articles
Political Yearbook: Ottawa’s hall monitor, gossip girl, head cheerleader and more
Twits of the Year: The buffoons and boneheaded moves of 2009
Lingo: Kate Gosselin’s hair cut got its own phrase, as did Michelle Obama’s pipes
This year’s hero: Reluctant star, David Shultz
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The Power List
50 Canadians who are forging paths, leading the debate and shaping how we think and live
“Sixty-three per cent of N.W.T’s population have been evacuated”
Alty says at least 6,500 residents have left since the evacuation order was given on Wednesday, with more departing today
The year in quotes: World edition
Wheels of fortune: Winners and losers in a big year for the auto industry
Comeback: Afghan Taliban
Breakup: Frank Stronach and Opel
U-Turn: Stephen Harper
Merger: Figure skating and hockey
Rogues: The Blingsheviks
Winner: Mr. Turnaround, Tim Geithner
U-Turn: Stephen Harper
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News
Why Hamilton is now permitting homeless encampments and tiny homes in parks
Mayor Andrea Horwath says the long-term goal is to have everyone in permanent housing
World
‘Anybody want to drive this ambulance to Ukraine?’
Responding to an urgent call for working ambulances on the ground, two Canadian EMTs jumpstarted a fundraising campaign and embarked on a remarkable three-day journey from Victoria, B.C., to war-torn Ukraine
World
Why sanctions over the Ukraine invasion won’t stop Putin
Terry Glavin: Xi Jinping has the Russian leader’s back as the two advance the authoritarian political model around the world
Opinion
The case for an inquiry into Canada’s treatment of First Nations children
Cindy Blackstock: ‘Canada continues to treat First Nations people as if they are not worth the money by providing deficient public services on reserves and choosing to not implement solutions’
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