Reading Time: 4 minutes She played two off-screen roles that took courage and independence. She was, to put it simply, a woman of genuine substance.
Tag: Obit
An economist who put the accent on compassion
Reading Time: 4 minutes Nallai showed us there are no differences that we can’t overcome if we show the desire and ability to approach them with an open mind
Kobe Bryant’s complicated legacy
Reading Time: 4 minutes The late basketball legend became a model husband, father, citizen and businessman. But a dark incident in Colorado can’t be forgotten
Rest in peace, Sloan Ranger
Reading Time: 4 minutes Mike Sloan accepted his fate with an eloquence and bravery that many would hope to achieve – but few will ever attain
The man who brought down Alan Eagleson
Reading Time: 5 minutes Russ Conway was an old-school journalist: principled, detail-driven and thorough to a fault. His tenacity paid huge dividends and taught great lessons
Jim Bouton’s impact reached far beyond the baseball diamond
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Ball Four author was a significant social activist, speaking out about apartheid, and exposing small-town government and media corruption
Myron Thompson was a unique figure in Canadian politics
Reading Time: 3 minutes The late conservative MP from Alberta held strong views and wasn’t afraid to voice them, but he was also willing to listen
John McCain’s legacy of public service and sacrifice
Reading Time: 3 minutes In the selfish era of Donald Trump, McCain’s life offered a shining example of how to serve with distinction
Chris Stockwell was a breath of fresh air in Canadian politics
Reading Time: 3 minutes Former Ontario MPP Chris Stockwell, who died at age 60 after a battle with cancer, was a political maverick who loved to speak his mind
Mourning an Alberta publishing icon
Reading Time: 3 minutes Ruth Kelly understood she had a unique responsibility: to cheerlead and promote but also to criticize constructively and objectively