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June 2021

Mapping mental illness, one scientist’s quest to trace the human brain, a cure for the doctor shortage and rethinking the monarchy.

Painted portrait of Barbara Kentner. She is slightly smiling, her hair pulled back, with warm colours around her.
June 2021 / Justice

Looking for Justice, Finding Betrayal

June 1, 2021October 27, 2021 - by Eva Holland

When Brayden Bushby was charged with the death of Barbara Kentner, Indigenous communities’ faith in Canada’s legal system was put to the test

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Photograph of Brian Bartlett
June 2021 / Poetry

Revising the Will

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 - by Brian Bartlett

Clients’ eyes are often drawn to the expanse— / all those miniaturized tugboats, minesweepers, / frigates, and cruise ships

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Portrait of Jenny Boychuk
June 2021 / Poetry

After Life

May 20, 2021 - by Jenny Boychuk

Memory slithers, wicked. Its demands make / birds fly jagged into the false mouths of trees

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Illustration of the human brain in neon pink and teal against a black background
Health / June 2021

What Happens to Our Brains When We Get Depressed?

May 19, 2021December 6, 2024 - by Simon Lewsen

The human brain, in all its complexity, is nearly impossible to model. One neuroscientist is trying anyway

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Collage of Erica's one-eyed dog Belle, superimposed on the Hollywood sign next to cell phones and heart emojis.
June 2021 / Technology

My Quest to Make My Dog Internet Famous

May 17, 2021October 19, 2021 - by Erica Lenti

I loved Belle, my one-eyed puppy. But could I convince everybody else that she was a star?

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An illustration of a bunch of blue speech bubbles on a violet background.
June 2021 / Letters

Letters to the Editor: June 2021

May 16, 2021January 6, 2022 - by Readers

On fighting disinformation, Canada’s decentralized immigration system, beauty in a post-COVID-19 world, and more

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Illustration of a silhouette of a human looking at a large framed image on the wall featuring a throne and a Canadian flag.
June 2021

Editor’s Letter: The Canadian Revolution

May 13, 2021May 16, 2021 - by Jessica Johnson

What kind of country do we want to live in?

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Empty strip club with a neon sign depicting the silhouette of a woman dancing
June 2021 / Society

Welcome to the Manor: Church by Day, Strip Club by Night

May 12, 2021October 19, 2021 - by Drew Nelles

Saturday nights are for dancing, but Sunday mornings are for Jesus

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An illustration featuring two frames: the first is a bejewelled purple crown that seems to be moving and in the second, a beaver crawls out from beneath a crown.
June 2021

What Would It Take for Canada to Leave the Monarchy?

May 11, 2021May 3, 2023 - by David Schneiderman

The majority of Canadians consider the monarchy outdated, but leaving is easier said than done

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An illustration of silhouetted people walking along a bridge over flowing water.
June 2021 / Science

Blue Space Is the New Green Space

May 10, 2021October 19, 2021 - by Dan Rubinstein

Why being near water can be a boon for our health and wellness

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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.

Our team is small, but our commitment is big; just like our country. Every story we publish is the result of writers, artists, and editors going the extra mile (well, kilometres) to bring Canada closer together through compelling, fact-checked, and regionally grounded reporting.

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Executive Director, The Walrus

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