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October 2005

Chris Wood examines the environmental and financial impact of Canada’s glaciers; Alison Gillmor asks if the household organization trend hasn’t gone overboard; Francis Chalifour reflects on the death of his father; Eamon Mac Mahon photographs Uranium City, a Saskatchewan mining town that boomed during the Cold War…

Arts & Culture / October 2005

Between the Cross and the Jewish Graveyard

October 12, 2005July 23, 2020 - by Daniel Baird

After decades in a fiery cultural forge, Polish art emerged sharp and beautiful. But have the country’s ghosts returned to dull the edge?

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Books / October 2005

Who Killed Globalization?

October 12, 2005May 11, 2020 - by Don Gillmor

Was it Colonel Bush in the kitchen with a gun? Mr. Nike in the Gym with a blunt instrument? Sir Ralston Saul in his study with a sharp pencil?

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Photograph by Eamon Mac Mahon
October 2005

Afterglow

October 12, 2005May 11, 2020 - by Eamon Mac Mahon

The half-life of Uranium City

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Memoir / October 2005

Taming the Monster

October 12, 2005May 11, 2020 - by Francis Chalifour

How a son learned to live with the death of his father

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October 2005

Closet Obsessions

October 12, 2005May 11, 2020 - by Alison Gillmor

Has the current mania for household organization gone a little too far?

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Illustration by Leeay Aikawa
October 2005

Containing China

October 12, 2005May 11, 2020 - by Gwynne Dyer

The United States is drawing a military noose around China, and India is glad to help. But is anyone considering the possible consequences?

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October 2005

Melting Point

October 12, 2005May 11, 2020 - by Chris Wood

How global warming will melt our glaciers, empty the Great Lakes, force Canada to divert rivers, build dams, and, yes, sell water to the United States

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October 2005 / Sports

The White Line Through Hell

October 12, 2005May 29, 2020 - by Barbara K. Adamski

217 kilometres. 40°c. Coyotes lining the route. Welcome to the world’s harshest road race.

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October 2005 / Politics

Betting on Separation

October 12, 2005July 16, 2019 - by Christina Campbell

How speculation on the Quebec referendum nearly ended in financial disaster

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illustration of a woman in the woods with animals
Arts & Culture / October 2005

Lady Oracle

October 12, 2005May 26, 2020 - by Amy Cutler

Amy Cutler on her quiet magic realism

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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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