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Smithsonian Channel is a commercial-free network in Canada featuring exclusive, award-winning programming that entertains and inspires.
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Flight of the Bumblebee

July 9, 2015April 10, 2020 - by Smithsonian Channel

A third of the food we eat is pollinated by bees. We need them to survive

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Bugging You

June 29, 2015April 10, 2020 - by Smithsonian Channel

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The Urban Coyote

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Coexisting with wildlife in our cities

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Under the Influence

June 30, 2013October 16, 2019 - by Smithsonian Channel

Beer is to Canada as wine is to France. How Labatt and its allies brewed up a nation of beer drinkers

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The New Normal

March 30, 2013October 16, 2019 - by Smithsonian Channel

Canada’s largest mental health facility is undergoing a multimillion-dollar facelift that reflects a greater cultural shift, the mainstreaming of mental illness

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Manufacturing Taste

September 30, 2012October 6, 2018 - by Smithsonian Channel

The (un)natural history of Kraft Dinner—a dish that has shaped not only what we eat, but also who we are

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The Race against Time

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Of Culture and Condos

May 30, 2012October 6, 2018 - by Smithsonian Channel

Shortly before he died, the literary critic Northrop Frye foresaw an insidious cultural phenomenon: Canada’s “condominium mentality”

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That Time We Beat the Americans

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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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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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