Alice Munro Was Bigger than Canada
Here artists are celebrated by virtue of their nationality. Munro showed me I could escape those tropes
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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, Connor Garel, Rhiannon Russell, Sheima Benembarek, Rachel Browne, Justin Ling, Philippe J. Fournier, Pat Kane, and Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory offer regular analyses, commentary, and insights into the pressing topics of the day.
Can Montreal Save Its Soul Amidst Gentrification?
Evictions, property flips, and the whims of policy makers and landlords are gutting the city
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The Far Right Will Decide the Environment’s Fate
How did we get here?
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After 124 Years, One of Canada’s Oldest Independent Newspapers Dies
The Whitehorse Daily Star ’s closure will deepen the country’s local news crisis
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The Unspoken Contradictions of Quebec’s Immigration Policy
Familial separation can have devastating consequences on mental health and productivity
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The Insult Comedy of Sugar Sammy
The Montreal comic has enraged politicians and received death threats. He also proves that stand-up can be a great unifier
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Dreading Wildfire Season
The North’s light infrastructure makes wildfires less likely. It also makes them more dangerous
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Pierre Poilievre Wants a Carbon Tax Election
The policies of carbon pricing have been twisted and maligned—and they could decide our next prime minister
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Yes, It’s Okay to Throw Away a Book
We love acquiring, hoarding, and displaying books even more than we love reading them
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What’s Lost in the Quest for Black Authenticity
The media’s appetite for “gritty” Black stories turns misery into entertainment
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