Wade Davis’ words and photographs show many faces, but one humanity by Wade Davis The Canadian author and explorer captures the richness and fragility of global cultures and rituals
Should animals have the same rights as humans? by Kat Eschner A legal bid to save 21 former fighting dogs from being euthanized is part of a growing movement to grant animals some
Kingston Penitentiary is now a tourist attraction. Is it trading on tragedy? by Anne Bokma Three years after Canada's oldest and most notorious prison shut down, tens of thousands of tourists want in.
Author Richard Wagamese breaks with tradition in new book by Julie McGonegal "Embers: One Ojibway’s Meditations" challenges the notion that sacred teachings should only be passed down orally
Wendell Berry talks about the call to resist consumer culture by Murray MacAdam The acclaimed author of award-winning poetry, social criticism and novels says work "has become too mechanical, too toxic and too hurried."
5 things we can (maybe) agree on when it comes to the Middle East by Michael Coren When it comes to this tumultuous region it seems everybody has a different opinion. Let's look at some basics.
Cuba’s paradox and passages by David Wilson An island enigma, Cuba bewilders and beguiles. And somehow, it perseveres. — May 2000
8 contemporary Canadian artists’ compelling views of Christmas by Trisha Elliott Look closely and you’ll find that the images don’t just convey the old, old story.
How the beloved Christmas story is forever unfolding by Jordan Cantwell The 2,000-year-old Nativity narrative reveals God’s continual rebirth among us. A Christmas message from the United Church moderator.
What the beating of Abdirahman Abdi says about racism in Canada by Anthony Bailey Canadians are deceiving themselves if they think anti-Black prejudice is only an American affliction. A recent deadly police beating casts our own