The rise and fall of Spiro Agnew
The Nixon administration vice-president made two critical mistakes: he took on the media and he got caught taking kickbacks
The enduring romance of the highwayman
Brave, dashing and manly, these social bandits have lofty status. But some, like Dick Turpin, fall far short of the glowing stereotype
The first rock ’n’ roll Christmas
That a guy nicknamed Elvis the Pelvis had tackled sacred songs was offensive and sacrilegious to many. But it was perfect marketing
How healthy is our health-care system?
A recent report compares care across eight developed countries, including Canada. The results are edifying
What if Brexit leads to the breakup of the United Kingdom?
A separate Scotland and a unified Ireland would certainly face new challenges. But life might be easier for the English
Brexit’s potential for unintended consequences
How about Scottish independence and Irish unification, just to start the conversation?
Pack up you troubles in your old kit-bag
Our perspective in marking Remembrance Day is definitely at odds with views of the day, but that doesn’t mean the sacrifices weren’t worthy
Did the Great War really create a distinct Canadian identity?
It took far more than our efforts during the Great War to nudge Canada out of its subordinate role in the British Empire
Brexit’s endgame finally beckons
If Boris Johnson is to get his agreement passed, he needs to change parliament. The Dec. 12 general election provides the opportunity