WorldA century later, remembering the hard win at Vimy RidgeVimy was not our finest military hour. But it’s an entry point into World War One for many Canadians—and is worthy of a pilgrimage
CanadaA milestone looms for Canada’s Syrian refugees: ’Month 13’Thousands of Syrians will soon be collecting social assistance. But that’s not surprising—nor is it all bad news.
CanadaIdentity politics returns to QuebecWhy populism and identity issues are set to dominate Quebec politics, perhaps one more time, in the year ahead
BooksMore than just Game of Thrones: The big reads coming in 2017George R.R. Martin promises to wrap up his epic saga, while plenty of other heavyweights are set to dominate the publishing world in 2017
LifeHow hygge got hip: Danish coziness becomes the hot crazeMore than simple cocooning, the newest lifestyle and design craze is perfect for a time when people are seeking comfort and warmth
SportsWhy 2017 will be hockey year in CanadaIn 2017, the NHL will turn 100, and turn its focus to hockey lore, outdoor games—and even a brand new team
LifeThe year in anniversaries: What to commemorate in 2017The year will mark 10 years of the iPhone, 40 years of the Toronto Blue Jays, 500 years since the Protestant Reformation, and more
WorldThe long farewell for Thailand’s King BhumibolLooking ahead to 2017 in Thailand, where national grieving will continue for a full year until a funeral pyre is completed in September
WashingtonDonald Trump becomes America’s commander in confusionExperts don’t agree on much, but they do agree on one thing: Nobody can predict Trump’s actions
OttawaCanada’s opposition parties seek leaders—and meaningIn 2017, the Conservatives and New Democrats will work out their new champions—and it’s about to get interesting