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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.

Nothing prepared me for what I saw

Within the first week of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in March, Ukrainian-Canadian Ivanka Siolkowsky flew from Toronto to Poland to help in any way she could. Working solo, her journey took her to 19 cities in Ukraine where she bore witness to countless horrors and sights she'll never unsee. From transporting children across borders—many with nothing but a phone number scrawled on their clothing—to repainting buildings littered with bullet holes, Siolkowsky shares her remarkable story:

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I had three abortions before I turned 30. They saved my life.

My abortions were not something I spoke about with my family. They were not something I talked about with friends. I have not told my stories—until now. Read More

How this landmark skyscraper was redesigned for the future

With state-of-the-art tech and over three million square-feet of floor space, we take you inside Toronto’s CIBC Square towers, set to be completed in 2024. Read More

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

The four Cape Breton women at the centre of one of the most brazen tax frauds were recently sentenced to prison for attempting to con the CRA out of millions. This is the unreal story of how their big scheme came crashing down. Read More

“Playing Anne is something I was told I would probably never do”

When Anne Of Green Gables—The Musical made it’s much-anticipated return last week after the first hiatus since 1965, it brought along a new star, Kelsey Verzotti, who became the first Asian-Canadian in the titular role of Anne. Read More

Sponsored: How MSI’s newest laptop for creatives upgraded my day-to-day

For today’s emergent creatives, setting yourself up with the best technology is step one. 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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