Susin Nielsen: Some Light for the Journey
Her award-winning fiction tackles serious issues while giving hope to young readers By Rob Lutes One of Canada’s most successful…
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Dave Young: Note Perfect
The renowned Canadian musician is a master of many styles By Rob Lutes Bassist Dave Young is one of Canada’s most celebrated and beloved musicians. Born in Winnipeg and based in Toronto, he played piano, violin, banjo, and guitar before…
Amber Marshall: Horse Girl
“Animals judge you by what’s on the inside, what’s in your heart,” the star of TV’s Heartland says By Peter…
Willie O’Ree: “The Jackie Robinson of Hockey”
“If you think you can, you can,” says the first Black athlete to play in the NHL By Peter Feniak…
Raffi: Troubadour and Champion
The activist entertainer’s goal is a child-friendly world By Peter Feniak Featuring a sprightly melody, a captivating concept, and…
Alex Trebek: The Man With the Answers
The TV icon who passed away on Nov. 8 was born to host Jeopardy! This profile appeared in the June 2020…
Anne Innis Dagg: Dr. Giraffe
“My life’s ambition was to go to Africa,” says the celebrated scientist and author By Peter Feniak In her memoir,…
Sally Armstrong: Telling Women’s Stories
“I like finding stories that need attention, that people are trying to cover up or haven’t thought of telling” By…
David Phillips: Taking a Look at the Sky
Canada’s senior climatologist says what we’re experiencing these days is not the weather our grandparents knew By Peter Feniak Photo:…
Anna Porter: A Canadian Love Story
“I couldn’t believe someone would pay me to read,” the publishing legend says of her early career By Peter…
