Natalie MacMaster on the music that shaped her faith and family by Julie McGonegal In a Broadview interview, the Cape Breton fiddler looks back on her upbringing — and the love that continues to guide her
Alex Neve on why Canada still falls short on human rights by Yvonne Lau The former head of Amnesty International Canada looks back on the turbulence of 2025 — and what must change in the years
Who should inherit my estate? by Ashley Moyse As family expectations meet questions of generosity, our Moral Compass columnist offers guidance
The stories behind our ornaments — and the Advent Calendar we made to share them by Jocelyn Bell Some ornaments are more than decorations — they are stories. Jocelyn Bell shares hers and the Advent Calendar that celebrates the stories
The Christmas my dad almost burned the church down by William Robertson My minister father managed to make a rote Christmas Eve service memorable for everyone, including me
Christmas episodes worth rewatching this year by Kate Spencer Whether you want comfort, comedy or a good cry, these classic holiday stories are seasonal staples for a reason
The Christmas my 100-year-old mother played Santa one last time by Sylvia Grant For years, Martha Grant donned a red-and-white Santa suit, bringing gifts, laughter and holiday joy to her family
In Oscar nominee Julian Brave NoiseCat, the trickster endures by Kayla MacInnis The filmmaker-author is bringing the spirit of Coyote to powwow circuits and Sundance red carpets
Ontario’s new recycling rules are creating a hidden crisis for non-profits by Sherwood Hines Bridgenorth food bank says recycling costs could reach thousands of dollars, stretching limited resources
The small-town cenotaph at the centre of a big debate by Ghazal Azizi Updating the war memorial in Southampton, Ont., proved more complex than anyone expected