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May 2017

Photo by Grant Harder
May 2017

Forced Confessions

April 25, 2017April 6, 2020 - by Ben Travers

A Victoria homicide case puts the spotlight on police interrogations

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Illustration by Jason Logan
May 2017

The Joys of Gas-station Cuisine

April 20, 2017April 3, 2020 - by Jonathan Kay

On the board-game circuit, a choice between convenience and conviviality

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Illustration by Miko Maciaszek
Books / May 2017

Why Is Neanderthal Erotica So Hot?

April 19, 2017April 3, 2020 - by Marisa Meltzer

A new novel by Claire Cameron explores forbidden terrain

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an illustration of a man reading a book that says Conservatism for Dummies
May 2017

How to Save the Conservative Party

April 18, 2017October 9, 2020 - by Andrew Coyne

The days of conservatism as a revolutionary force are gone. The movement must instead rebuild as an intellectual force—one that can win minds, not just the odd election

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Illustration by Emily Taylor
Books / May 2017

Oversharing Economy

April 17, 2017April 3, 2020 - by Shannon Tien

Kelly Oxford’s journey from Twitterati to Literati

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An illustration of a man standing in front of a burning building
Fiction / May 2017

My Pleasure

April 14, 2017April 3, 2020 - by Alix Hawley

The McDonald’s had been there for decades, built in sunnier days, but it couldn’t last

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Illustration by Justine Wong
May 2017 / Science

Inside Canada’s Secret Potato Laboratory

April 13, 2017April 29, 2020 - by Karen Pinchin

When they’re not taste-testing french fries, scientists are building a spud that will outlast us all

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Illustration by Justine Wong
Environment / May 2017

The Latest ‘Superfood’? Hideous Mushrooms Called Chaga

April 12, 2017April 2, 2020 - by Conor Mihell

The fungus is rare, slow growing, valuable—and, like many natural remedies, in danger of disappearing

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Illustration by Katie Carey
May 2017

Big Agro on Campus

April 11, 2017April 2, 2020 - by Bruce Livesey

Universities claim industry-funded research on chemical and pesticide safety is scientifically sound. Not everybody is convinced

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Illustration by Justine Wong
Environment / May 2017

Kill What You Eat

April 10, 2017April 2, 2020 - by Jacob Richler

Creating a distinctive Canadian cuisine starts with a gunshot

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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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