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August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 - by Danica Popovic

The winning story in the Youth Short Story category of the 2023 Amazon Canada First Novel Award

A photo of a yellow-coloured sky as clouds of smoke cover the sun on Highway 3, outside of Yellowknife in August 2023.

Society

How I Got Out of Yellowknife as the Wildfire Loomed

August 25, 2023August 28, 2023 - by Herb Mathisen

In a time of back-to-back crises, how do we assess danger?

A photo of different disposable food containers and utensils made out of paper and cardboard.

Environment

When It Comes to Packaging, What’s Actually Sustainable?

August 24, 2023August 28, 2023 - by Nicole Schmidt

An expert unpacks the paper versus plastic debate, concerns about forever chemicals, and Tim Hortons’ pulp fibre lids

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[WATCH] The Walrus Talks Equitable Housing

August 23, 2023November 7, 2023 - by The Walrus

Exploring solutions for Canada’s housing challenges

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The Life and Death of Bear 148

August 23, 2023August 23, 2023 - by Gloria Dickie

When I first met her, she was destined for greatness. I couldn’t anticipate how she would meet her end

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July/August 2023 / Society

My Guilty Pleasure: A Morbid Curiosity for Say Yes to the Dress

August 22, 2023December 21, 2023 - by Tranna Wintour

At the end of each episode, I feel like I’ve dodged a bullet

A photo illustration of shadows left by clothing that was once on display on a museum wall.

Current Affairs

It’s High Time We Brought Home Indigenous Remains and Belongings

August 21, 2023January 8, 2024 - by Michelle Cyca

Millions of items were removed from Indigenous communities and are now held by Canadian museums and institutions

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Fiction / July/August 2023

Like a Mother

August 18, 2023August 18, 2023 - by Fawn Parker

I imagined, with each feeding, that I might become less of a mother and more of my old self

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[WATCH] The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Violence

August 17, 2023November 27, 2023 - by The Walrus Staff

Interrupting abuse and building safety where we live, work, and play

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Health

Faith Healers Are Back, and They’re Getting Rich

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 - by Matthew Remski

Spiritual pseudoscience is everywhere on social media with promises to cure diseases. It may also be costing lives

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When It Comes to Packaging, What’s Actually Sustainable?

The Life and Death of Bear 148

My Guilty Pleasure: A Morbid Curiosity for Say Yes to the Dress

It’s High Time We Brought Home Indigenous Remains and Belongings

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