Current Affairs | The Walrus

An interior shot of Harbour City, a mall in Hong Kong, sparsely populated with shoppers.

Business / COVID-19

Shopping Malls Might Not Be Coming Back

June 22, 2020June 24, 2020 - by Paul Gallant

The pandemic has set off a chain reaction of lost revenue that will shape the economy for years

A black and white photo of Trevi Fountain, in Rome, stylized with stripes of yellow, orange, red and green surrounding it.

Society / World

Travelling the World, One Webcam at a Time

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 - by Sarah Musgrave

It’s been three months and counting without tourists. Could this be the best thing to happen to cities around the world?

An illustrated map of several different regions in BC, depicting a variety of human and animal life and flora.

Business / July/August 2020

What Does It Take to Become a Wine Superpower?

June 16, 2020June 17, 2020 - by Ellen Himelfarb

On British Columbia’s bid to be the Napa Valley of the North

A five-panel illustration of a person sitting in front of a laptop at a desk, their back to the viewer. As the days of the week progress, the light dims and the vase of flowers in the corner of the desk starts to droop. In the fifth panel, the person is away from their desk and the flowers have sprung back to life.

Business

Is a Four-Day Work Week the Secret to Saving the Planet?

June 10, 2020June 10, 2020 - by Brad Badelt

Perpetual economic growth is driving climate change and making us miserable. The degrowth movement offers a way out

A photograph of Xi Jinping in the foreground and a smaller photo of Justin Trudeau in the background, both in black and white. The background is a series of lateral red stripes.

Politics / World

Can We Repair Canada’s Trade Relationship with China?

June 9, 2020June 9, 2020 - by Derek H. Burney

Canada needs to adjust to a world where China is the other great power. It won’t be easy

A man in a suit stands in the middle of a crowd, slightly elevated. He is pointing his finger as he addresses the crowd.

Politics

How to Build an Antifascist Movement

June 3, 2020June 8, 2020 - by Daniel Panneton

In 1938, a diverse group of Torontonians came together to reject fascism. What can we learn from them today?

Illustration of an astronaut in full space gear, surrounding by bright streaks of light that resemble small comets.

June 2020 / Science

What Astronauts Can Teach Us about Mental Health and Isolation

May 19, 2020June 27, 2020 - by Elizabeth Howell

We’re learning what members of space missions have known for decades: it’s hard to live in a confined space for long periods of time

A photo of Peter MacKay framed by a partially open door. He is looking downward and carrying a sheaf of papers in his hand.

Current Affairs / Politics

Why Peter MacKay Is the Wrong Choice

May 15, 2020May 19, 2020 - by Justin Ling

MacKay’s history as minister of justice raises questions about his political fitness

Illustration of two people wearing leopard-print jackets and running down the aisles of a supermarket. The woman is pushing a cart.

COVID-19 / June 2020 / Science

Your Brain on COVID-19

May 6, 2020June 18, 2020 - by Carolyn Abraham

Fear, denial, panic buying: why our minds are not designed to process threats like the coronavirus pandemic

A small crowd of protesters, Shut Down Canada, stand along the train tracks and occupy the Macmillan Yard in Vaughan, Ontario. In front of them is a large black train.

Current Affairs / Politics

Why Resolving the Wet’suwet’en Crisis May Depend on an Ancient Treaty

May 5, 2020May 6, 2020 - by Adam Leith Gollner

Parliament took too long to respond to the protests. Further action could require following the principles of the Silver Covenant Chain