Wow this forum is smart. I subscribe to the Economist, and it seems others do to.
I like the Economist because:
It is factual
Covers world affairs
It is not:
US-centric
Doesn't blame the US for everything (which Canadian media seems to - yes even my newspaper the Globe.)
Sappy, liberal, sensationalism, not based in reality crap (Toronto Star - who seem to see Police as devils)