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Online exclusives from our contributing writers tackle everything from environmental issues to cultural commentary and regional issues in the North and Quebec. Michelle Cyca, Tajja Isen, Arno Kopecky, Toula Drimonis, Sheima Benembarek, Rachel Browne, Justin Ling, Philippe J. Fournier, Pat Kane, David Moscrop, and Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory offer regular analyses, commentary, and insights into the pressing topics of the day.

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Society

Who’s Afraid of Country Food?

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 - by Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory

There’s a way to feed everyone in Nunavut: give hunters a salary, eat more inussiutit

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Society

Le Québec est-il un traître aux minorités francophones du Canada?

September 24, 2024December 2, 2024 - by Toula Drimonis

La réticence de la province à défendre le français au-delà de ses frontières

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Society

Is Quebec a Traitor to Canada’s Francophone Minorities?

September 24, 2024September 25, 2024 - by Toula Drimonis

The province’s reluctance to defend French beyond its borders

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November 2024 / Politics

Poilievre’s Idea of Reconciliation Is a Mess

September 18, 2024October 7, 2024 - by Michelle Cyca

But is that any different from Trudeau’s?

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Society

Montreal Kicked Cars to the Curb and Thrived

September 5, 2024September 6, 2024 - by Toula Drimonis

The city’s pedestrian revolution should set a new standard across North America

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Books

Self-Diagnosis Is Making Memoir Too Predictable

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 - by Tajja Isen

The joy of reading memoir is to watch another mind puzzle through its inner mechanics. If the outcome is already decided, why bother?

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Environment

How We Treat Bears in Cities Is Trash

September 2, 2024September 3, 2024 - by Rhiannon Russell

Too many of them are becoming casualties in the battle of the bins

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Politics

Conservatives Poised to Dominate in British Columbia

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 - by Philippe J. Fournier

As the provincial election nears, polls reveal a stunning political realignment

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Education

Is Summer Break Bad for Everyone?

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 - by Michelle Cyca

The academic calendar is out of sync with how we live today. It’s time to ditch the big break

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Society

Exclusive: A Military-Style School for Troubled Teens Became a “Living Nightmare”

August 20, 2024June 13, 2025 - by Rachel Browne

Robert Land Academy promised to reform boys into “good citizens.” Former students allege it subjected them to years of humiliation, degradation, and abuse

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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.

Thank you for your support.

Jennifer Hollett
Executive Director, The Walrus

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