Cover Story
Canada’s Greatest Pets
Whether our animals are petite or prodigious, bright eyed or bushy tailed, effortlessly obedient or charmingly mischievous, their quirks are what make them special. We asked our readers to tell us why their beloved beasts deserve to be celebrated as our country’s finest. Here are some of their stories.
Profile
The Peaceful Soldier
In 1952, Alphonse Pelletier was ready to leave Canada to serve on the battlefields in Korea. What he wasn’t willing to do was carry a gun.
Drama in Real Life
Impasse at Double Trouble
Six adventure-seeking buddies set off for a day of caving. By nightfall, only four of them had emerged from the deep.
Health
How to Have a Better Poop
They may not be pretty, but bowel movements are a (hopefully regular!) fact of life. Understanding how to optimize the process delivers vital health benefits.
Life Lesson
The Quest to Buy Less
Sick of acquiring scads of stuff? You have options, from bartering and repairing to making do with what you already own.
