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Hello and welcome to Best Of Maclean’s, our new-look newsletter. Each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday we deliver the top stories from Maclean’s directly to your inbox, showcasing the most interesting people, places and stories from across Canada.

A rainbow house beaming with Pride

Each year during Pride month in Alberta, Lethbridge’s rainbow-painted crosswalks are vandalized every year with burn-out tire marks or cattle manure.

In the face of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes, a Lethbridge family explains how they've enlisted their home to help rally a community—and went viral in the process. “Don’t be afraid to stand out and you will find the people who support you.”

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“It hit me: Wow, the World Cup is really coming to Canada!”

Jonathan Osario grew up near Toronto dreaming of playing pro soccer, but could have never fathomed hosting the world’s biggest sporting event in his own backyard. The national team star shares how the 2026 World Cup will change the sport in Canada forever. Read More

How three sisters (and their mom) tried to scam the CRA for millions

The Saker women were the model of rural ingenuity, running a successful restaurant and several gourmet food businesses on Cape Breton Island. What they were mostly cooking? The books. This is the unbelievable story of an epic tax scam gone horribly wrong. Read More

The curious case of Shaedon Sharpe, Canada’s top NBA draft prospect

The projected top-10 pick from London, Ontario is one of the biggest X-factors heading into tonight's NBA draft. But the hoops sensation from London, Ont.—with a vertical leap higher than Michael Jordan's— took a rare path to the pros. Read More

Cottage Industry: A rare 1960’s A-frame in B.C.’s Okanagan Valley

When husband and wife Ted and Laurel were looking for a vacation property near SilverStar Mountain Resort 30 minutes outside of Vernon, they couldn't believe that this home was on the market. Cue the frenzied bidding wars. Read More

Why YouTubers like me oppose Bill C-11

The Online Streaming Act is meant to promote Canadian content on streaming platforms, but many content creators are concerned that the CRTC's jurisdiction do more harm than good. Read More

Why doctors are moving to Sault Ste. Marie

Doctors are joining up with the Soo’s award-winning Group Health Centre for a master class in quality health care and coveted work/life balance for its ever-growing professional medical team. Read More

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Cottage Industry: Tales from the national cottage market frenzy

Vacation properties have never been in such high demand. In this sweeping cross-country survey, Maclean’s looks at 10 of the most popular regions to buy a cottage. The July issue identifies what makes these spots so attractive and tells the stories of Canadians who bought cottages and cabins over the last few years, battling through a landscape of frenzied bidding wars and buying properties without even setting foot in the province.

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