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Month: May 2019

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Politics

Why Bribery Still Works in Canadian Politics

May 31, 2019December 16, 2019 - by Dave Meslin

Canada is a democratic nation. But corporations continue to pay for political influence

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News about The Walrus

The Walrus Wins Gold at the Digital Publishing Awards for Best Digital Editorial Package

May 31, 2019May 19, 2021 - by The Walrus Staff

The Walrus is pleased to announce that our team has won gold at the Digital Publishing Awards in the Best Digital Editorial Package category

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What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts after You Die

May 29, 2019June 4, 2021 - by The Walrus Staff

From Facebook to Twitter, here’s what your digital afterlife will look like

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How Five Different Communities Mourn Their Dead

May 29, 2019July 9, 2019 - by The Walrus Staff

From blessings to vultures: The Walrus presents one-minute videos featuring different funeral practices

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How to Plan Your Death with the Love of Your Life

May 29, 2019January 10, 2020 - by Amy van den Berg

Many elderly couples across Canada can now fulfill one of their deepest wishes—to die together

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Why Quality of Life Matters, Even in Your Final Hours

May 29, 2019July 9, 2019 - by Paul Adams

With right-to-die legislation offering a new way out of pain, what’s the role of palliative care today?

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When Is Dead Actually Dead?

May 29, 2019July 9, 2019 - by Blair Bigham

As a doctor, I can keep somebody breathing even after brain death. How do I make the final call?

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Will Millennials Be the First Generation to Stop Fearing Death?

May 29, 2019July 6, 2019 - by Sam Juric

Why an increasing number of young people are writing their wills and arranging their funerals

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Why a Grieving Mother Chose to Become a Funeral Director

May 29, 2019January 14, 2020 - by Celie Deagle

After the death of her young son, one woman decided to help other people through the worst moments of their lives

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What Anne of Green Gables Taught Me about Grief

May 29, 2019May 21, 2024 - by Jen Sookfong Lee

When my father was sick and I was left to navigate a new relationship with my mother, I turned to one red-headed rebel

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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.

Thank you for your support.

Jennifer Hollett
Executive Director, The Walrus

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