Society

Marcel LeBrun made millions as a software tycoon, then funnelled his fortune into 12 Neighbours, a planned community of 99 affordable tiny homes in Fredericton. For the city’s unhoused, it’s a chance to turn their luck around.

"Our revenue was down by 40 per cent. We had to offer discounts of up to 50 per cent on lift tickets because we could not open all our runs for a good portion of December."

"Average rents in Hamilton went from $700 a month for a one-bedroom in 2019 all the way up to $1,500 by the end of 2023"

With wait times getting longer by the year, the choice was easy

Our family farm has thrived in Alberta for more than a century—but the dire weather conditions of the past few years have spelled its end

It’s harder—and more wonderful—than I ever imagined

In Halifax, I was having trouble paying the bills

“I find it appalling that people who contributed to Canadian society for decades are working when they’d rather not because a government pension can’t support them—if they have one at all”

“The government is looking for a political win at the expense of those least able to defend themselves—yet who we desperately need to keep our economy growing”

"Parents are calling for a return to the dark age I grew up in, devoid of nuance, compassion or understanding"