Over 25 years, WE built a golden brand by inspiring children to rally around their charismatic leader. But behind the scenes, employees experienced a cult-like culture and a troubling blur of charitable and commercial activities. In the aftermath of a national scandal, thousands of donors and volunteers (and dozens of 'celebrity ambassadors') are left wondering where the money went, and whether the savior industry creates a constant need for victims. From CANADALAND, the news company that exposed it all, this is the exclusive story of a charity that did well when it was...
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As organized religion declines in countries like Canada, we’ve experienced an explosion of what some call religious movements and what others call cults.
The idea of cults has...
Published 10/18/23
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The first episode of Canadaland was published ten years ago today. If we were to announce this is the last episode of Canadaland, no one would be surprised.
Journalism in Canada is in a fight for its life. You can have an impact. Head...
Published 10/05/23