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May 2005

Bill Cameron describes his life with terminal cancer; David Berlin speaks to Israeli settlers ordered to withdraw from their settlement on the Gaza Strip; Rick Salutin ponders the “good guys” and “bad guys” of his son’s moral world; Robert Mason Lee charts the descent of the British monarchy from its formerly sacrosanct status…

May 2005

Chasing The Crab

May 12, 2005May 6, 2020 - by Bill Cameron

In this story, the last he ever wrote, broadcaster, journalist, and author Bill Cameron describes his journey into what he called “Cancerland.”

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May 2005

In Memory Of

May 12, 2005May 6, 2020 - by Ken Alexander

It always takes long to come to what you have to say, you have to sweep this stretch of land up around your feet and point to the signs, pleat …

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Environment / May 2005

The Birdwatcher

May 12, 2005May 5, 2020 - by Sarah Fulford

Yossi Leshem saves lives by keeping his eye on the birds

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May 2005 / World

Lapland of Luxury

May 12, 2005May 5, 2020 - by Wayne Johnston

The Governor General in Finland

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Photograph by Kaveh Kazemi/Corbis
May 2005 / World

Iran’s Bizarre Military Bazaar

May 12, 2005May 5, 2020 - by Aram Roston

Aircraft and armaments on Kish Island, an earthly paradise designed to win over the international community

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May 2005 / Technology

Vintage Technology

May 12, 2005May 5, 2020 - by Ruthie Wahl

napa valley—Last season’s sleeper hit Sideways is about the comic antics of two friends who travel from LA to Santa Barbara County for a weekend of wine tasting, sniffing, feeling, …

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May 2005

Modernism Matters

May 12, 2005May 5, 2020 - by Alex Bozikovic

Modernist architecture on the Otonabee River near Peterborough, Ontario: the Bata Library building at Trent University. / Photo by Rob Stimpson peterborough—On the Faryon Bridge, a swooping concrete parabola across …

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May 2005 / Society

A Very Palpable Hit

May 12, 2005May 5, 2020 - by Don Gillmor

Deconstructionists get down on gun deaths

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Arts & Culture / May 2005

Sushi Then and Now

May 12, 2005May 26, 2020 - by Chad Hershler

Sure, nowadays you’ll find sushi beside the cash register at your local gas station, but it has taken a long time for North Americans to accept raw fish as a …

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Arts & Culture / May 2005

13 Reasons for List Lust

May 12, 2005May 26, 2020 - by Marni Jackson

Remember: it’s quantification, not quality, that counts

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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.

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