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Month: October 2017

Molly Burke poster for the Walrus Talks
The Walrus Talks

Belonging: Molly Burke

October 17, 2017October 15, 2020 - by Molly Burke

A sense of belonging, according to Burke, is not about changing her into an “able” person, but accommodating for all kinds of humans. It is society, not Burke, that needs to be fixed

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Photograph by Ken Teegardin
Business

Why Canadian Businesses Need to Think Big

October 17, 2017April 3, 2020 - by Anthony Lacavera

Our economic culture encourages timidity—but to prevent disaster, we must learn to be ambitious

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Courtesy of the Polaris Prize / John Paille
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Lido Pimienta Doesn’t Care Whether You Think She’s Canadian

October 16, 2017April 3, 2020 - by Kelli María Korducki

Neither English nor French, this year’s Polaris Prize winner is a truer reflection of our country’s culture

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Illustration of a woman in bed as a shadow approaches her from outside her bedroom
Fiction / November 2017

Lynch Law

October 16, 2017September 29, 2021 - by Marina Endicott

They said it was us carrying on that led Willis to do himself the injury

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Illustration by Amrit Brar
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I Believe in the Evil Eye—And You Should Too

October 13, 2017April 3, 2020 - by Erica Lenti

Why my family’s superstitious legacy is a salve for uncertain times

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The Laan family, at brother Paul Laan’s wedding. Kathrine Laan, Walter Laan, David Laan, Paul Laan and Ron Allen are highlighted
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Cottage Country Murder: Family Linked to Disappearance of Seniors Fights Release of Police Documents

October 13, 2017November 27, 2019 - by Zander Sherman

Members of Laan family oppose release of information to the public

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Photograph by Chris Boland
Books

The Wild Rise of CanLit

October 12, 2017April 3, 2020 - by Paul Barrett

Nick Mount’s Arrival brings Canada’s 1960s literary stars to life—but overlooks the era’s diversity

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Photograph by David Kirsch
Society

Inside the Indigenous Fight to Reshape Canada’s History

October 11, 2017April 3, 2020 - by Fernando Arce

From monuments to street names, communities are questioning how we celebrate our nation’s founding

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Photography by John Gillespie
Memoir

Do Not Bring Your Phone to Meditation Class

October 10, 2017May 3, 2024 - by Sarah Miller

A plea for silence so I can find some zen

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Photograph by Petra Bensted
Books

The Lost Indigenous Youth of Thunder Bay

October 5, 2017April 3, 2020 - by Martha Troian

In Seven Fallen Feathers, Tanya Talaga exposes a northern city’s hard truths

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How’s The Walrus?

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.

Our team is small, but our commitment is big; just like our country. Every story we publish is the result of writers, artists, and editors going the extra mile (well, kilometres) to bring Canada closer together through compelling, fact-checked, and regionally grounded reporting.

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Jennifer Hollett
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