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Month: October 2023

Dog hiding in a desk, with yellow stuff on his mouth
Fiction / July/August 2014 / November 2023

Care and Feeding of the Amish

October 19, 2023November 1, 2023 - by Kathryn Kuitenbrouwer

They had snuck from their tents this fine morning, before the spring dew dried on the grass, and come back with their prize

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A photo illustration of a black-and-white headshot of poet Ali Blythe. Behind him are two outlines of his silhouette in two different shades of light pink against a solid darker pink background.
Poetry / September/October 2023

And so live ever—

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 - by Ali Blythe

For one moment / we’re held, just so.

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A photo of people walking on a beach in Prince Edward Island.
Environment

How a Summer House Triggered an Existential Crisis on PEI

October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 - by Trevor Corkum

An Ontario couple’s planned property development has sparked environmental and right-of-access concerns—and has Islanders questioning their sense of self

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An illustration of a man’s hand holding a pen.
Books

I Changed My Mind about Reading Problematic Male Authors

October 17, 2023October 18, 2023 - by Amanda Perry

I came of age loving the works of Milan Kundera and Derek Walcott. Now, as a professor of literature, I have to ask tough questions

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December 2023 / Justice

How a Sexual Assault Case in St. John’s Exposed a Police Force’s Predatory Culture

October 16, 2023October 17, 2023 - by Lindsay Jones

Winning a sexual assault conviction against a cop is hard. That didn’t stop Jane Doe

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An illustration of a blindfolded Lady Justice holding a scale in one hand and sword in the other.
Society

The Next Target in the War on Affirmative Action? Law Firms

October 13, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Tajja Isen

The move to weed out equitable hiring is part of a much longer history of exclusion in both the US and Canada

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News about The Walrus

Introducing the Second Recipient of the CIBC Digital Fellowship for Emerging Black Journalists at The Walrus

October 13, 2023October 12, 2023 - by The Walrus Staff

The Walrus is pleased to announce Makda Mulatu as the CIBC 2023/24 Fellow

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Books

Hadfield, We Have a Problem

October 12, 2023October 13, 2023 - by Sam Wiebe

The acclaimed astronaut’s latest novel fails to blast off

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A photo of protesters demonstrating against sexual orientation and gender identity programs in schools on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on September 2023.
Society

“Parents’ Rights” Rhetoric Is Rooted in Radical Conspiracy Theories

October 11, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Michelle Cyca

Why are federal and provincial conservative leaders echoing the talking points of QAnon?

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Environment / November 2023 / October 2017

Canada’s National Parks Are Colonial Crime Scenes

October 10, 2023November 1, 2023 - by Robert Jago

Many see wilderness as a right of citizenship. But the concept of Canada as untouched nature is unrecognizable to Indigenous people

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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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