Features Torontowood December 2, 1998 Movie madness it ain’t but Toronto shrewdly markets itself as Tinsel Town North.
Features The myth of alcoholism among native people December 2, 1998 Some people believe genetics or biology leads to high rates of alcoholism among native people in Canada. Mike Anthony explodes the myth and discovers the truth.
Features Human Blights December 2, 1998 A series of short looks at Canadian history first written for the "You Were Lied To" special issue, by Crystal Whitney
Features Who does Youth Challenge International really help? December 2, 1998 The Canadian international development organization claims to help struggling people in Costa Rica and Guyana. Philippe Devos learns how it wastes resources and leaves projects unfinished.
Features The dark side of Mother Teresa December 2, 1998 She did little for the sick and dying. She curried favorer among crooks and genocidal maniacs. Laura Hysert talks to the man who uncovered the truth about the withered nun.
Features What’s a little barter between friends? November 18, 1998 We all worry about money. That’s why we stay in jobs we hate, hoard cash away in bank accounts, buy stocks in companies that exploit labourers in developing countries, and invest in RRSPs for our retirement when we’re only 20 years old. Money is an inescapable part of our lives.
Features Crossroads of a legacy November 18, 1998 Kyle Rae got into politics as a gay activist, determined to change a city from within. But as city councilor, his role in the Yonge-Dundas project will make him remembered as the man who helped heal Toronto’s downtown.
Features Remembering saba November 11, 1998 On a visit to Israel, Shi Davidi learns how his grandfather helped create the Jewish nation.
Features I am a freeloader November 11, 1998 Pile on as Paul Zanettos joins the public relations party machine at the Molson Canadian Rocks Embassy in London, England.
Features In the battle of their lives November 11, 1998 When the dust settled after the construction of the Yonge-Dundas redevelopment, the current property owners will be long gone. But they fought to retain their lands to the end. Here are their stories: the problems of this area and the war they waged.
Features Back to mend an intersection November 4, 1998 Twenty years ago, as city planner, he rewrote the rules for the Yonge-Dundas area. Now as a veteran real estate developer, Ron Soskolne is back to make amends to a deteriorating neighbourhood. But his drive to make the project happen raised some questions about his conduct.
Features A crusade to heal the streets November 4, 1998 The Yonge Street Business and Residents Association sparked off the development that will revitalize a decaying downtown core at the edge of this campus. But one of its members faced criticism for being too close to the deal making while pursuing his dream.