The Decade in Us
As the 2010s come to close, we look back at a mix of your favourite stories and speakers. From building a life without kids to why shared work offices are the worst, these are the ideas, people, and conversations that helped define Canada
Where Not to Travel in 2019, or Ever
BY KATE HARRIS
When adventurers crave “untouched” places and “authentic” peoples, it’s the locals who ultimately pay
How to Build a Life Without Kids
BY LAUREN MCKEON
Canadians are increasingly living alone and without kids. For women, that means finding meaning outside the maternal script
Outrageous Optimism
BY BIF NAKED
The best day of my life was when my kidney was failing and doctors discovered a hole in my heart
The Last Stop for Greyhound
BY DEREK SHAPTON
The company cancelled bus service in Western Canada, isolating hundreds of communities. We went along for the final ride
What Consent Means in the Age of #MeToo
BY SARAH BARMAK
The notion that sex is fraught with ambiguity has made some kinds of assault difficult to describe and confront
The Benefits of Solitude
BY MICHAEL HARRIS
Our society rewards social behaviour while ignoring the positive effects of time spent alone
When All Is Lost
BY MUSTAFA AHMED
I lost my friend to violence. I’m calling on my peers to help prevent these tragedies
How Immigration Helps to Lower Crime Rates
BY RACHEL GIESE
Many Canadian blame immigrants for making our cities unsafe. The data tells a different story
The Price of Being Pretty
BY TÉA MUTONJI
Growing up, my friends and I thought being beautiful would make our lives easier. But beauty only made things more difficult
Why It’s so Hard to Actually Work in Shared Offices
BY NICHOLAS HUNE-BROWN
WeWork offers freelancers a chic workspace and beer on tap—but are people productive?
The Power of Montreal’s Thriving Deaf Community
BY LINDA BESNER
How building ties to the deaf community changed one Quebec teenager’s life
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