http://www2.macleans.ca Canada's only national weekly current affairs magazine. Sat, 25 May 2013 18:16:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/15/10-most-famous-pieces-of-footwear-in-the-bata-shoe-museum/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/15/10-most-famous-pieces-of-footwear-in-the-bata-shoe-museum/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:41:56 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287614 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/15/10-most-famous-pieces-of-footwear-in-the-bata-shoe-museum/feed/ 0 From Marilyn Monroe to Elton John, these stars have had their shoes saved for the ages http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/01/canadian-words-phrases-or-slang-that-most-americans-wouldnt-understand/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/01/canadian-words-phrases-or-slang-that-most-americans-wouldnt-understand/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2013 16:26:08 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287697 http://www2.macleans.ca/2013/01/01/canadian-words-phrases-or-slang-that-most-americans-wouldnt-understand/feed/ 0 Toque, toboggan, toonie, two-four... and so many more! http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/13/5-canadian-marriage-meltdowns-resulting-in-big-settlements/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/13/5-canadian-marriage-meltdowns-resulting-in-big-settlements/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2012 09:08:50 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287695 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/09/13/5-canadian-marriage-meltdowns-resulting-in-big-settlements/feed/ 0 Millions changed hands when these Canadian high-flyers went their separate ways http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/10-canadian-roadside-attractions-that-claim-to-be-the-worlds-biggest/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/10-canadian-roadside-attractions-that-claim-to-be-the-worlds-biggest/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:30:42 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287681 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/10-canadian-roadside-attractions-that-claim-to-be-the-worlds-biggest/feed/ 0 From dinosaurs to ducks, these are just a few of the many small towns and cities in Canada that erected really big, really odd monuments to attract tourists. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/9-over-the-top-warnings-from-americans-about-canadian-health-care/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/9-over-the-top-warnings-from-americans-about-canadian-health-care/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 17:24:06 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287619 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/9-over-the-top-warnings-from-americans-about-canadian-health-care/feed/ 0 Easy on the rhetoric ... we're not dying in droves up here http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/7-canadians-whove-had-a-big-influence-on-america/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/7-canadians-whove-had-a-big-influence-on-america/#comments Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:51:35 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287594 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/30/7-canadians-whove-had-a-big-influence-on-america/feed/ 0 These Canadians became major contributors to America without making music or movies http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/29/8-canadian-political-sex-scandals-and-one-maybe/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/29/8-canadian-political-sex-scandals-and-one-maybe/#comments Wed, 29 Aug 2012 18:05:36 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=287083 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/29/8-canadian-political-sex-scandals-and-one-maybe/feed/ 0 Our politicians have had their share of dirty laundry aired in public over the years http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/28/7-of-the-most-dangerous-outlaws-from-canadas-wild-west/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/28/7-of-the-most-dangerous-outlaws-from-canadas-wild-west/#comments Tue, 28 Aug 2012 20:54:54 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=286842 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/28/7-of-the-most-dangerous-outlaws-from-canadas-wild-west/feed/ 0 Horse thieves, holdup artists, and the infamous Mad Trapper make for a real rogue's gallery http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/27/justin-trudeau-on-10-of-his-favourite-swims/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/27/justin-trudeau-on-10-of-his-favourite-swims/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:18:21 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=286505 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/27/justin-trudeau-on-10-of-his-favourite-swims/feed/ 0 The Liberal MP with a penchant for plunging shares a few fond memories http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/24/weirdly-named-canadian-wines-and-wineries/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/24/weirdly-named-canadian-wines-and-wineries/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:23:22 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=285846 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/24/weirdly-named-canadian-wines-and-wineries/feed/ 0 Anyone for a glass of Nagging Doubt? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/23/6-of-canadas-richest-celebrities/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/23/6-of-canadas-richest-celebrities/#comments Thu, 23 Aug 2012 19:17:08 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=285703 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/23/6-of-canadas-richest-celebrities/feed/ 0 James Cameron is the King of the World, when it comes to money and fame http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/21/5-canadian-automotive-failures/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/21/5-canadian-automotive-failures/#comments Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:17:03 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=285049 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/21/5-canadian-automotive-failures/feed/ 0 A list of weird and wonderful 'Made in Canada' cars that didn't quite make it http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/15/7-surprising-facts-about-poutine/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/15/7-surprising-facts-about-poutine/#comments Wed, 15 Aug 2012 18:25:26 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=280921 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/15/7-surprising-facts-about-poutine/feed/ 0 Can you believe someone ate 13 pounds of poutine in a contest? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/13/8-canadians-more-famous-abroad-than-here/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/13/8-canadians-more-famous-abroad-than-here/#comments Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:34:36 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=280944 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/13/8-canadians-more-famous-abroad-than-here/feed/ 0 Ever heard of a guy called Dashan? He's a household name—in China. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/10/5-most-challenging-hiking-trails-in-canada/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/10/5-most-challenging-hiking-trails-in-canada/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:45:51 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=280856 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/10/5-most-challenging-hiking-trails-in-canada/feed/ 0 The rugged Canadian landscape provides some truly amazing terrain for trekking http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/03/12-foods-canada-has-given-the-world-besides-poutine/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/03/12-foods-canada-has-given-the-world-besides-poutine/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:19:26 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=280723 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/03/12-foods-canada-has-given-the-world-besides-poutine/feed/ 0 Figgy duff, Saskatoon berry pie, and split pea soup are just a few of our tasty exports. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/02/7-things-that-we-might-not-miss-from-the-ancient-olympics/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/02/7-things-that-we-might-not-miss-from-the-ancient-olympics/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:58:22 +0000 Jessica Allen http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=279516 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/02/7-things-that-we-might-not-miss-from-the-ancient-olympics/feed/ 0 The Games sure have changed in the last 2,700 years http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/01/canadas-fittest-and-fattest-regions/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/01/canadas-fittest-and-fattest-regions/#comments Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:28:46 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=279509 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/08/01/canadas-fittest-and-fattest-regions/feed/ 0 Where to look for potential Olympians? Vancouver may be a better bet than Churchill, Manitoba. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/31/top-canadian-tv-draws-olympic-and-otherwise/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/31/top-canadian-tv-draws-olympic-and-otherwise/#comments Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:04:41 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=278987 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/31/top-canadian-tv-draws-olympic-and-otherwise/feed/ 0 The Olympic Opening Ceremony was # 2 - where's the Summit Series? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/27/canadas-6-sexiest-athletes/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/27/canadas-6-sexiest-athletes/#comments Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:45:05 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=277594 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/27/canadas-6-sexiest-athletes/feed/ 0 According to Sportsnet magazine, these are the ones we watch—win or lose http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/26/5-organizations-that-ran-in-trouble-with-the-lgbt-community/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/26/5-organizations-that-ran-in-trouble-with-the-lgbt-community/#comments Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:43:32 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=277239 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/26/5-organizations-that-ran-in-trouble-with-the-lgbt-community/feed/ 0 Boy Scouts of America may not be a surprise... but Urban Outfitters? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/25/5-things-we-learned-about-sally-ride-in-the-morning-papers/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/25/5-things-we-learned-about-sally-ride-in-the-morning-papers/#comments Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:53:05 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=276726 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/25/5-things-we-learned-about-sally-ride-in-the-morning-papers/feed/ 0 The “first lady of space” lived a life of legendary accomplishments http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/24/14-astronauts-we-know-by-name/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/24/14-astronauts-we-know-by-name/#comments Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:28:46 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=276616 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/24/14-astronauts-we-know-by-name/feed/ 0 From Buzz Aldrin to the late Sally Ride, these brave explorers made their mark by leaving Earth. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/23/5-myths-about-tim-hortons/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/23/5-myths-about-tim-hortons/#comments Mon, 23 Jul 2012 20:40:03 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=276379 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/23/5-myths-about-tim-hortons/feed/ 0 Where are the most franchises per capita? And how do Timmies customers tend to vote? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/18/10-countries-with-the-highest-homicide-rates/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/18/10-countries-with-the-highest-homicide-rates/#comments Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:39:14 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=275277 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/18/10-countries-with-the-highest-homicide-rates/feed/ 0 How do Canada and the U.S. compare to the world's homicide hot spots? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/17/11-things-we-learned-from-canadian-moments/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/17/11-things-we-learned-from-canadian-moments/#comments Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:15:33 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=275010 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/17/11-things-we-learned-from-canadian-moments/feed/ 0 Jean Chretien gets praise, Toronto gets none, and what happened to the outdoors? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/16/12-canadian-medalists-from-the-2012-world-beer-cup/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/16/12-canadian-medalists-from-the-2012-world-beer-cup/#comments Mon, 16 Jul 2012 19:23:16 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=274618 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/16/12-canadian-medalists-from-the-2012-world-beer-cup/feed/ 0 Canadian craft beers are making a solid showing on the international stage these days http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/13/the-cheapest-detached-houses-in-canadas-7-biggest-cities/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/13/the-cheapest-detached-houses-in-canadas-7-biggest-cities/#comments Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:09:50 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=274465 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/13/the-cheapest-detached-houses-in-canadas-7-biggest-cities/feed/ 0 Bargain hunters, take note. Here are a few fixer-uppers. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/12/most-expensive-houses-in-the-7-biggest-cities-in-canada/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/12/most-expensive-houses-in-the-7-biggest-cities-in-canada/#comments Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:30:55 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=274085 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/12/most-expensive-houses-in-the-7-biggest-cities-in-canada/feed/ 0 At these prices, can you really afford NOT to buy a stately pile? http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/11/10-memorable-but-cheesy-hockey-player-product-pitches/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/11/10-memorable-but-cheesy-hockey-player-product-pitches/#comments Wed, 11 Jul 2012 16:37:31 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=273495 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/11/10-memorable-but-cheesy-hockey-player-product-pitches/feed/ 0 Messier can't stop eating Lays, while Sundin's mom wants to make sure he eats his Chunky Soup. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/10/10-fictional-but-not-wholly-unbelievable-canadian-sex-acts/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/10/10-fictional-but-not-wholly-unbelievable-canadian-sex-acts/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:43:13 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=273259 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/10/10-fictional-but-not-wholly-unbelievable-canadian-sex-acts/feed/ 0 We wonder what Pierre Berton would make of this imaginative list. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/10/10-cities-leading-canada-in-adult-toy-sales/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/10/10-cities-leading-canada-in-adult-toy-sales/#comments Tue, 10 Jul 2012 17:23:19 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=273234 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/10/10-cities-leading-canada-in-adult-toy-sales/feed/ 0 It seems the sex-toy business is burgeoning across the land http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/09/8-pieces-of-toast-auctioned-for-big-dough/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/09/8-pieces-of-toast-auctioned-for-big-dough/#comments Mon, 09 Jul 2012 20:53:38 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=273056 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/09/8-pieces-of-toast-auctioned-for-big-dough/feed/ 0 Want to make major bread in online auctions? Toast is a hot item. http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/04/12-things-you-didnt-know-were-invented-by-canadians/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/04/12-things-you-didnt-know-were-invented-by-canadians/#comments Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:20:40 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=269319 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/04/12-things-you-didnt-know-were-invented-by-canadians/feed/ 0 The paint roller, highway lines, the Wonderbra and more http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/02/8-canadian-books-people-have-sought-to-ban-in-canada/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/02/8-canadian-books-people-have-sought-to-ban-in-canada/#comments Mon, 02 Jul 2012 16:49:14 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=269069 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/02/8-canadian-books-people-have-sought-to-ban-in-canada/feed/ 0 Over the decades people have sought to ban numerous books by Canadian authors http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/01/3-versions-of-o-canada-that-almost-became-our-national-anthem/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/01/3-versions-of-o-canada-that-almost-became-our-national-anthem/#comments Sun, 01 Jul 2012 16:35:30 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=269313 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/07/01/3-versions-of-o-canada-that-almost-became-our-national-anthem/feed/ 0 In the early years of the last century it still wasn’t clear what the English lyrics should be http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/28/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-trans-canada-highway/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/28/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-trans-canada-highway/#comments Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:30:50 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=269087 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/28/8-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-trans-canada-highway/feed/ 0 Need-to-know factoids from the Maclean's Book of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/26/10-best-canadian-olympians/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/26/10-best-canadian-olympians/#comments Tue, 26 Jun 2012 23:02:59 +0000 Blog of Lists http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=269435 http://www2.macleans.ca/2012/06/26/10-best-canadian-olympians/feed/ 0 Who said Canadians only excel at hockey? http://www2.macleans.ca/2009/12/13/what-colour-is-your-christmas/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2009/12/13/what-colour-is-your-christmas/#comments Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:20:31 +0000 Andrew Potter http://www2.macleans.ca/?p=97761 http://www2.macleans.ca/2009/12/13/what-colour-is-your-christmas/feed/ 4 This is the season of lists. And, thanks to Kottke,  of lists of lists.... http://www2.macleans.ca/2008/12/23/christmas-list/ http://www2.macleans.ca/2008/12/23/christmas-list/#comments Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:59:18 +0000 Andrew Potter http://blog.macleans.ca/?p=25560 http://www2.macleans.ca/2008/12/23/christmas-list/feed/ 6 I’m bad at these, but here we go…. It was a very good year...