February-March 2021

February-March 2021

Features

Life in the Ward

Toronto’s original immigrant neighbourhood was alive with the sights and sounds of many cultures. by Lauren Luchenski and Ashley Henrickson

Cold War Crisis

The ashes of the Second World War had barely cooled when the world was faced with a new and terrifying threat. by Tim Cook

“It's war. It's war. It's Russia”

Russian defector Igor Gouzenko’s chilling warning of a Soviet spy ring in Ottawa sent shock waves through Canada and the West. by Brendan McShane

Lonely Warrior

How Tommy Burns, the only Canadian-born world heavyweight boxing champion, was knocked flat for his refusal to toe the colour line. by Kerry Banks Watch the video

Manufacturing Hope

The discovery of insulin a century ago extended the lives of millions of diabetics. But the breakthrough was fraught with drama, competition, and conflict. by John Lorinc Read the article