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Illustration of a wave crashing against people on a subway platform.

Fiction / September/October 2021

Seahorse

August 26, 2021October 18, 2021 - by Alix Ohlin

Mr. Simbatye’s body had not yet begun to wither, but she opened the window in case his soul required an avenue of escape. Also because of the smell

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Life and Death on Two Wheels

May 28, 2021May 29, 2021 - by Max Mertens

Cycling can be a joyous, community-building experience. But, as my family recently came to understand, it can also be fatal

Illustration of a copper jug amidst yellow and white and purple flowers.

March/April 2021 / Memoir

Death in the Age of Facebook

February 23, 2021July 20, 2021 - by Sandy Pool

What it’s like to mourn a mother via social media

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, 2020October 25, 2023 - 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

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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What Happens to Your Social Media Accounts after You Die

May 29, 2019June 4, 2021 - by The Walrus Staff

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

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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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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

An empty hospital bed with flowers surrounding it.

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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?

An illustration of a heart with cables attached to it.

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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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When Is Dead Actually Dead?

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