The surprising sounds and sides of Tanya TagaqThe throat singer and author talks about changing attitudes in Canada, communicating without words and why she’s often poking fun at herself
Margaret Atwood on the stark differences ’back home’ before and after the Great WarAlthough nothing was shelled or destroyed, everything changed on the home front
The First World War united these Canadians by service and sacrificeTheir stories couldn’t be more different—from a wealthy socialite to a wandering Malaysian sailor. But they all served Canada when called upon.
The heroic life of First World War soldier Samuel Lewis HoneyOne Canadian hero, among many, from the conflict
What kept Canadian soldiers committed during the First World War?Seven in ten were killed, injured or captured. And yet, they fought on.
He led Canada to victory in the Great War. Why did the troops dislike him?Arthur Currie is widely considered one of Canada’s greatest military leaders. But soldiers felt differently.
This Canadian private wrote and saved hundreds of letters during the First World WarA rare collection of correspondences between a soldier and his mother offer an intimate look at life at war—and at home
‘If we hadn’t had our rum, we would have lost the war’Here’s a look at what Canadian soldiers ate and drank to sustain their bodies—and First World War efforts. Many looked forward eagerly to their daily rum ration.
RH Thomson’s The World Remembers commemorates sacrifice, one name at a timeFor the centenary, the actor is collecting and projecting the names of the First World War’s fallen
A carbon tax? Just try them.Powerful conservative leaders from across the country are suddenly united against Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax plan. And they’re spoiling for a fight.