Tom Thomson is perhaps Canada's most famous artist. His short and glorious career was abruptly and brutally ended on July 8, 1917. Since the recovery of Thomson's body, theories as to the cause of his death -- accident? murder? -- have preoccupied sleuths for close to 100 years

John Sewell provides an insider's account of the period when Toronto was transformed by activist citizens and reforming politicians

In 1876, at only 29 years old, Alexander Graham Bell completed the invention that would turn him into a household name: the telephone.

The stories of the valiant Canadians who enlisted in the RCAF and fought during WWII

More than 250,000 courageous men and women were enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II. These Canadians fought valiantly in every major air operation from the Battle of Britain to the bombing of Germany. Thousands lost their lives. Those who survived to tell their stories were forever changed. Here are some of their incredible stories.

A portrait of the real Jack Layton through the eyes of neighbours, friends, family and colleagues

The life of Upper Canada's governor and defender, Sir Isaac Brock

It's visionary, principled leaders-not just policies and programs-that are key to the NDP's importance in Canadian public life

The true life and accomplishments of Billy Bishop, top Canadian flying ace in the first World War