August, 2018 | The Walrus

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September 2018

Cinema Is Changing. Can TIFF Adapt?

August 29, 2018November 12, 2019 - by Brian D. Johnson

The film festival has always balanced glitz and gravitas. But now it’s in uncharted territory

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Saying No to Drugs Isn’t an Answer to Addiction

August 29, 2018November 12, 2019 - by Carlyn Zwarenstein

Why one Ottawa doctor believes harm reduction is the most effective treatment for drug use

Politics

Is Populism Really Shaping Global Politics?

August 28, 2018May 3, 2022 - by Luke Savage

Pundits see the political trend everywhere, but its actual meaning remains elusive

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September 2018 / Society

The New Old Age

August 27, 2018March 31, 2020 - by Sandra Martin

Longevity is now our reality. Are we ready for it?

Health

Opioids: A Public Health Crisis

August 23, 2018July 28, 2023 - by The Walrus Staff

Last year, there were nearly 4,000 opioid-related deaths across Canada. In this special web series, The Walrus delves into the stories behind these statistics. Read the features, watch the explainer video, follow the timeline of opioid use

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September 2018

My Life and Death on Opioids

August 23, 2018April 6, 2021 - by Chris Willie

In November 2017, The Walrus started working with Chris Willie on a memoir about his fentanyl addiction. While writing the article, Willie died from an overdose. This version of his story is published with his family’s approval