Maclean's

Canada's national magazine covering current affairs, politics, culture trends, ideas and personalities.

EDITOR’S NOTE • IN THIS ISSUE OF MACLEAN’S

Maclean’s

The Beauty Revolution • How L’Oréal Canada and the beauty industry as a whole are moving toward a more inclusive and sustainable future by leveraging technology

COMMENTS • READERS WEIGH IN

Boost your gut health to strengthen your immunity • Winter has arrived. Give your body a little extra help by taking a probiotic.

Katherine Henderson, Hockey Canada’s new president and CEO, is in cleanup mode—for love of the game

Take UFOs seriously • Whether you call them UFOs, UAPs or flying saucers, Canada should treat the objects that fly in our skies as scientific phenomena, not pop-cultural quackery

The Running Man • Connor Emeny is the youngest person to finish Ironman triathlons on six continents. Next stop: Antarctica.

State of the Art • Don’t let the imposing columns outside Fredericton’s Beaverbrook Art Gallery fool you—its new expansion is a cozy communal space for the city’s art lovers

Coastal Calling • Dalene and Pete Heck were happy globetrotters until health issues brought them back home. They settled on a century-old former parsonage in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley.

Why the Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases Needs Your Support • Support for the Canadian Foundation for Infectious Diseases helps to improve the health of Canadians and people worldwide.

Updated Testing Guidelines Will Help Providers Identify HIV Sooner • A shorter testing window, quicker linkage to care, and improved awareness of risks and symptoms will reduce HIV transmission in Ontario.

Don't Let Your Southern Dream Vacation Become a Gastric Nightmare • To get maximum enjoyment out of your southern vacation, know the risks for traveller’s diarrhea and take appropriate precautions.

Unforgettable stories by the country’s best writers

REVENGE OF THE RENTER • HUNDREDS OF TENANTS, STRUGGLING TO AFFORD SKYROCKETING RENTS, ARE REFUSING TO PAY THEIR LANDLORDS AT ALL. THEY CALL IT A RENT STRIKE. THE LANDLORDS SAY IT’S ILLEGAL. AN INSIDE LOOK AT THE FRONTIER OF A GROWING CLASS WAR.

First to Leave the Party • MY LIFE WITH ORDINARY PEOPLE … WHO HAPPEN TO BE FAMOUS

The False Prophet of Edmonton • In a suburban industrial park, John de Ruiter built a spiritual movement, mashing up Christian theology and New Age mysticism. Today, eight former followers claim he brainwashed them into sex. The case against him will test the boundaries of consent.

Your Easy Guide to Keeping Your Vaccinations Against Respiratory Infections Up to Date • Getting your recommended vaccines — including for COVID-19, flu, pneumonia, and RSV — is an important part of safeguarding your health this season.

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER – Remembering Leonard Nimoy and Raising Awareness for COPD • Leonard Nimoy’s role as Spock in the hit series Star Trek is known globally, but many are unaware of his battle with lung disease and the story he wished to tell before his passing in 2015. Mediaplanet spoke with Nimoy’s son-in-law David Knight, about how his advocacy journey started and why it was important to him and Leonard’s daughter, Julie, to carry on the legacy.

How a Respiratory Therapist Can Help Patients Manage Illness • Seeking support and expertise from a registered respiratory therapist can help those with respiratory illnesses to avoid unnecessary hospital admissions.

Are You Suffering From COPD? Breathe Better and Improve Your Quality of Life • Excess mucus and breathing difficulties mean COPD patients struggle with daily activities — but a specific device can make their lives better.

THE DNA DETECTIVE • RCMP officer...