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September 2009

Helen Humphreys reenacts the Battle of the Plains of Abraham; Timothy Taylor describes the efforts of progressive Sikh youth in their communities; Charles Foran visits the settings of Alice Munro’s life and books; John MacLachlan Gray gets a hip replacement; fiction by Zsuzsi Gartner…

September 2009

Connected to the Hip Bone

September 12, 2009April 15, 2020 - by John MacLachlan Gray

A aging boomer’s quest to repair the wear and tear

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Photography by Christopher Wahl
Arts & Culture / September 2009

Alice in Borderland

September 12, 2009May 14, 2024 - by Charles Foran

A trip through Munro country, where the writer became herself

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September 2009

Showdown on Scott Road

September 12, 2009April 15, 2020 - by Timothy Taylor

Socially progressive Sikh youths fight for change at one of the Lower Mainland’s biggest temples.

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September 2009 / Sports

The Boys of Autumn

September 12, 2009April 15, 2020 - by David Macfarlane

A Tiger-Cat childhood

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September 2009 / Society

Nanny’s Other Family

September 12, 2009April 15, 2020 - by Susan McClelland

Canada’s live-in caregiver immigration program may not be good for the kids

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September 2009 / Society

Old School

September 12, 2009October 13, 2019 - by The Walrus

Before texting made child’s play of surreptitious classroom chatter, students passed notes

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Health / September 2009

Ghetto Affect

September 12, 2009April 15, 2020 - by Patricia Pearson

Bringing psychotherapy to the down and out

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September 2009 / Society

Jean-Lois Kerouac

September 12, 2009April 15, 2020 - by Mark Abley

The Americas Society divvies up a literary icon

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September 2009

On the Plains of Abraham

September 12, 2009April 15, 2020 - by Helen Humphreys

A novelist recreates one of Canada’s greatest battles

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September 2009

Drag Me to Hull

September 12, 2009April 15, 2020 - by Jason Sherman

A mysterious trick-or-treater terrorizes Ottawa

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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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