Will There Ever Be an Openly Queer NHL Player?

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Sports

Will There Ever Be an Openly Queer NHL Player?

January 12, 2021March 25, 2021 - by Alex Manley

In hockey culture, male aggression is valorized while any weakness, real or perceived, is weaponized

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Society

What’s More Dangerous than Leaping Out of a Plane?

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 - by Timothy Caulfield

Most things, it turns out. But science rarely shapes our decision making the way fear does

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Current Affairs

Why Canada Should Finally Free Meng Wanzhou

January 8, 2021January 8, 2021 - by Chris Scott

The Huawei CFO’s detention has always been political. With Trump out, Trudeau shouldn’t wait to release Meng

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January/February 2021 / Memoir

My Struggle with Sobriety

January 6, 2021June 8, 2021 - by Mel Lefebvre

The decision to quit drinking was the right one for me. But, as I have learned, there’s no perfect way to do it

Society

Has the Pandemic Made Online Dating Better?

January 5, 2021January 8, 2021 - by Taylor Lambert

“It’s hard to meet people these days” has never been truer. But COVID-19 might be making courtship more considerate

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January/February 2021 / Politics

China Wants to Invest in the Arctic. Why Doesn’t Canada?

January 4, 2021April 18, 2024 - by Gloria Dickie

While Canada ignores the North’s economic potential, China is poised to make inroads

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January/February 2021

Looking Ahead to 2021

January 1, 2021July 28, 2022 - by The Walrus Staff

Four illustrators share their hopes for themselves and the world

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Environment

New Year’s Resolutions: Refocusing on the Climate Crisis

December 30, 2020December 30, 2020 - by The Walrus Staff

The pandemic dominated this year’s headlines, but the environment remains a pressing concern

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The Walrus Talks

Investing in Purpose-Built Real Estate

December 29, 2020April 5, 2021 - by Jay-Ann Gilfoy

Canada’s housing and affordability crisis is one of the most critical challenges facing our communities today

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Arts & Culture / Justice / Politics

New Year’s Resolutions: Taking Action against Injustice

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020 - by The Walrus Staff

Anti-Black racism persists across industries, and addressing it requires proactive, ongoing work

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