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Month: December 2016

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January/February 2017

Why Are There so Few Female Conductors?

December 19, 2016April 7, 2020 - by Danielle Groen

For women, the symphony is not so different from the boardroom

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Media

Culture Wars

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Critics enabled the rise of fanboy culture. Only they can stop it

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Fiction / January/February 2017

An Occurrence on the Beach at Varosha

December 16, 2016April 7, 2020 - by Steven Heighton

The evening’s last light has drained out of the sky behind the procession of dead hotels lining the beach. Up to twenty storeys high, they were built so close together …

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Politics

For the Good of the Country

December 15, 2016March 14, 2020 - by Ryan McGreal

I joined the Conservative Party to pick its next leader. You should, too

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January/February 2017 / Memoir

Guilty Memories from an Anglo Montreal Childhood

December 15, 2016April 2, 2020 - by Jonathan Kay

Like many English speakers growing up in Quebec, I saw myself as a victim. But within our own enclaves, we often acted like bigots

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Books

The Best Books of 2016

December 15, 2016November 15, 2019 - by The Walrus

Canadian authors pick their favourite reads

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January/February 2017

The Imam Who Saves Muslim Men From Radicalization

December 14, 2016April 2, 2020 - by Nadim Roberts

When Navaid Aziz realized his mosque in Calgary had a problem with jihadists, he stepped up

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The Fine Art of Getting a Child into a Snowsuit

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In Finland, they do it well

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How to Fix Fake News

December 13, 2016November 19, 2019 - by Jon Evans

There will always be people who believe lies—but we can solve that

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As the executive director, I am frequently asked this question. These days, I reply: “The Walrus was made for this moment.” From on-again, off-again trade news and negotiations to a new prime minister, we are committed to Canada’s conversations. We launched six regional bureaus earlier this year to ensure comprehensive coverage across this great country of ours. But we can’t do this alone. As a non-profit newsroom, this work isn’t possible without our readers’ support. If you believe in Canada’s stories, support our paywall-free journalism with a donation today.

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