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Illustration of a woman lying in bed in a dark room, reaching out to touch the ghost of a man standing beside it and smiling down at her. His image is two translucent poses overlaid for a ghostly effect.
January/February 2021 / Society

Why Do We See Dead People?

October 27, 2020November 25, 2020 - by Patricia Pearson

Humans have always sensed the ghosts of loved ones. It’s only in the last century that we convinced ourselves this was a problem

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Environment

The Decade in Environment

December 19, 2019February 21, 2020 - by The Walrus Staff

From natural disasters and extreme weather to the last tree left standing in a forest, these are the environment conversations that helped define Canada

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The End: How We Die Now

What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts after You Die

May 29, 2019July 9, 2019 - by The Walrus Staff

From Facebook to Twitter, here’s what your digital afterlife will look like

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The End: How We Die Now

How Five Different Communities Mourn Their Dead

May 29, 2019July 9, 2019 - by The Walrus Staff

From blessings to vultures: The Walrus presents one-minute videos featuring different funeral practices

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An older couple holding hands.
The End: How We Die Now

How to Plan Your Death with the Love of Your Life

May 29, 2019January 10, 2020 - by Amy van den Berg

Many elderly couples across Canada can now fulfill one of their deepest wishes—to die together

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An empty hospital bed with flowers surrounding it.
The End: How We Die Now

Why Quality of Life Matters, Even in Your Final Hours

May 29, 2019July 9, 2019 - by Paul Adams

With right-to-die legislation offering a new way out of pain, what’s the role of palliative care today?

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The End: How We Die Now

When Is Dead Actually Dead?

May 29, 2019July 9, 2019 - by Blair Bigham

As a doctor, I can keep somebody breathing even after brain death. How do I make the final call?

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A wooden casket with flowers on top.
The End: How We Die Now

Why a Grieving Mother Chose to Become a Funeral Director

May 29, 2019January 14, 2020 - by Celie Deagle

After the death of her young son, one woman decided to help other people through the worst moments of their lives

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A girl with black hair reads a book while sitting under a tree.
The End: How We Die Now

What Anne of Green Gables Taught Me about Grief

May 29, 2019August 4, 2020 - by Jen Sookfong Lee

When my father was sick and I was left to navigate a new relationship with my mother, I turned to one red-headed rebel

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The End: How We Die Now

The End: How We Die Now

May 21, 2019October 15, 2019 - by The Walrus Staff

Today’s end-of-life landscape looks nothing like it did in past generations. As legislation, science, and attitudes change, The Walrus explores what it means to die well

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