In a suburban industrial park, John de Ruiter built up a spiritual movement, mashing up Christian theology and New Age mysticism. Today, eight former followers claim he brainwashed them into sex. The case against him will test the boundaries of consent.
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The Unsteady Reign of Danielle Smith
Alberta’s premier rode into office declaring war on the federal government—and won by a tiny margin. Can she keep her rebellious rural base happy, without sparking a national crisis?
You’re Wrong About Gen Z
Young Canadians like me are fighting for saner, happier, healthier working lives. What we achieve could transform work for everyone.
My Escape From Iran
I worked at a prosperous medical clinic in Iran. When the protests began, the regime came for me. This is how I escaped.
The Harder They Fall: Inside Canada’s gymnastics abuse scandal
Dave and Elizabeth Brubaker became top Canadian gymnastics coaches by pushing young girls to their limit. Their former
athletes say the tough training was a cover for abuse.
Inside UBC’s Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
Fusing Western design with Indigenous tradition is at the heart of architect Alfred Waugh’s craft
A doctor’s dilemma
My job as a family physician in small-town British Columbia is a dream come true. It’s also nearly impossible to do.
Len and Cub: A secret love
Len Keith and Cub Coates fell for each other in early 20th-century New Brunswick, at a time and place where queer relationships were taboo. Their story was almost lost forever—until a collection of tender photographs brought their romance into the light.
The Age of Wildfires
Wildfires are hotter, bigger and deadlier than ever. And they’re getting worse.
‘Anybody want to drive this ambulance to Ukraine?’
Responding to an urgent call for working ambulances on the ground, two Canadian EMTs jumpstarted a fundraising campaign and embarked on a remarkable three-day journey from Victoria, B.C., to war-torn Ukraine