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Illustration of two wolves, drawn in a childish style, riding a bicycle. In the background is a rock and tree branch.
Fiction / July/August 2023

Dispatches Regarding the Woeful Origins of the Town’s Bicycle Race

August 26, 2023August 26, 2023 - by Tom Froh

Today a ranger spotted two wolves on a carbon-frame Ibis tearing down a hill at fifty kilometres per hour

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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?

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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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A collage of various photos of grizzly bears.
Environment

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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An illustration of a wedding dress outlined with a heart.
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

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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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Illustration of four wooden chairs around a table with empty drinking glasses on top.
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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A photo illustration of crystals, candles and a singing bowl spilling out of a pill bottle.
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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Greyscale yearbook photos overlaid with colourful “Hello My Name Is” stickers covering each person's face with names “Nice House,” “Happy Family,” “Active Lifestyle,” and “Successful Career.”
Society

Is the High School Reunion Dead?

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 - by Emily Latimer

When you’re twenty-seven and living with your parents, it seems a little too soon to exchange achievements

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A photo of Soraya Amiri in the TOLOnews studio.
World

The Taliban Is Dangerous to Me. I’m Dangerous to the Taliban

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 - by Soraya Amiri

I left Kabul after the Taliban regained power in Afghanistan in 2021. As a female journalist in exile, I’m learning what it means to help my country from afar

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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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Jennifer Hollett
Executive Director, The Walrus

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