Love it or hate it, hockey is inescapable in Canada. But the sport has a dark side.

The war stories that Canada wants you to forget

For the next few months, The Backbench is going to bring you weekly episodes!

Stories about the dirty business of Canadian mining.

Stories about Canada’s real estate obsession.

Stories about the power the police wield in Canada, and about the lengths they’re willing to go to hold on to it.

Our new season is about the people who go to extreme lengths for what they believe in.