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

INSIDE THE CLUB: A DAY AT ONE of TORONTO’S MOST CONNECTED COMMUNITIES

THE INTERVIEW • CONVERSATIONS WITH THE NATION’S NEWSMAKERS

One nation-building project. 120 years.

Let Communities Monitor Their Own Streets • I installed traffic sensors in my neighbourhood. That’s the kind of data we need to plan our cities.

Free the Wine • Ludicrous trade barriers are still blocking the flow of booze between provinces. They need to go.

Shake It Off • Vancouver’s newest highrise office building is ready for the next big earthquake

A Trucker’s Lament • Since the start of the Iran War, fuel costs have eaten up half of my company’s expenses. If prices keep rising, we may have to shut down.

CANADA’S COOLEST NEIGHBOURHOODS

The Valley Vista • In this Edmonton pocket, the cafés and bars are as inviting as the lush riverside view

The Vintage Revival • This multi-cultural labyrinth in Quebec City’s Lower Town is home to a vibrant community

The Steeltown Charmer • Hamilton’s Crown Point Hub features fairy-tale beauty alongside industrial grit

The Magical Meeting Place • This historic Indigenous trading hub is now a destination for festivals, patios and pedestrian fun

The Picnic Destination • A perfect day in this borough involves charcuterie, cheese and day-drinking in the park

The Waterfront Secret • Victoria’s shoreline community features float-home villages, amazing views and wildlife galore

The Music Mile • Honky-tonk venues, record stores and steakhouses abound in Calgary’s oldest neighbourhood

The Oceanside Getaway • This idyllic waterfront community is a 12-minute ferry trip from downtown Vancouver

The Food Lover’s Paradise • The still-gritty Davenport neighbourhood features Toronto’s highest concentration of artisanal treats

The Historic Makeover • Rapid population growth has transformed Halifax’s sleepy semi-suburb into a bustling attraction

THIS LAND IS WHOSE LAND? • A judge says a strip of B.C. land belongs to the Cowichan people. The homeowners disagree. How a high-stakes court battle is putting the real meaning of reconciliation to the test.

THE AMERICANS • TRUMP GOT ELECTED—AGAIN. THEY PACKED UP THEIR LIVES. NOW THEY’RE HERE.

BAY WATCH • A Bay of Fundy lifer catalogues the changing ways of his secluded island

How the Accessibility Institute Turns Research Into Real-World Impact • Carleton University’s Accessibility Institute is helping build a more accessible Canada through innovation, collaboration, and capacity building.

The Power of Participation • After a life-changing injury, Ryan Straschnitzki has become a leading advocate for accessibility and inclusion in Canada. Through sport and his work with the Straz Strong Foundation, he is helping create a society where everyone has the opportunity to fully participate.

How KBH+ Is Connecting Neurodisability Research to Family Support • Kids Brain Health connects children and youth with neurodisabilities and their families to innovative solutions that help them reach their fullest potential.

How Autism Canada Helps Foster Communities Where Everyone Participates • Creating accessible schools, workplaces, and communities starts with recognizing and removing barriers to inclusion.

Why Understanding Hidden Disabilities Can Build a Stronger Workforce • August is Episodic Disability Awareness Month and Realize is encouraging workplaces to better understand how to accommodate employees with these conditions.

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