With hybrid work no longer temporary, it’s time to take a closer look at the issues raised by “normalizing” the arrangement—including blurring the line between work and one’s personal life, writes Jon Peirce.

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“Roots’ strategy seems to be to take an ordinary item and, as Tyra Banks would say, make it fashion.” The iconic Canadian brand Roots has big ideas for how to become cool again—without abandoning its trademark Canadiana DNA, writes Josh Greenblatt.

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Shared jokes imply a shared way of confronting reality and very often a shared perspective. Comedian Sugar Sammy’s jokes poking fun at his home province would bomb if both the comedian and audience weren’t part of the same group: Quebecers.

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Caroline Dawson. Our heartfelt condolences go out to her loved ones during this challenging time. To honour Caroline's memory, please take a moment to learn more about her life and her acclaimed novel at thewalrus.ca/afna.

Local newspapers are shutting down with increasing frequency across the country, forcing us to face a grim possibility: institutions not being held to account and important stories going uncovered, says contributing writer Rhiannon Russell.

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The trajectories of several public figures in Canadian history show how easily conspiracy theories can pull even the educated, respectable, and influential into alliances with extremists, write historians Dan Panneton and Daniel R. Meister.

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A large volume of the disinformation on social media around Israel and Gaza has been produced or spread by right-leaning accounts based out of India, recent reports suggest—just one example of the country’s growing misinformation problem.

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“Had it not been for the Body Shop, I likely wouldn’t have joined Students for a Free Tibet during university or donated money to save Clayoquot Sound.” Writer Lisa WhittingtonHill reflects on the Body Shop’s pioneering efforts in corporate activism:

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“A policy that keeps family members apart has obvious humanitarian and mental health consequences. But there is also a case to be made that slowing immigration sponsorship is damaging to the economy itself,” writes Sheima Benembarek — شيماء ا بنمبارك.

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Migrants attempting to cross the US-Mexico border face heat, dust, and exhaustion. Writer Marcello Di Cintio joined a group of activists crossing the border in an attempt to understand a small part of what migrants go through.

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The decision to take over a campus space might look like an impulsive act, but such occupations are typically an expression of frustration after other pressure tactics fail to produce meaningful action, writes Taylor C. Noakes @taylornoakes.bsky.social.

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Conspiratorial thinking has crept into nearly all walks of life in recent years. But the phenomenon is nothing new: the roots of conspiracism run deep in Canada, write historians Dan Panneton and Daniel R. Meister.

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A period of instability and uncertainty after one person transitions within a couple is very common.

But knowing that it was normal didn’t make it less of a heartache for Azar, who is non-binary and trans and married to a straight man. Read:

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If we could create a different kind of retirement in Canada, a more inclusive, more creative, and flexible concept of work—and one that erased the grim picture of poor houses for the old—where would we start?

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Many physicians believe there needs to be a reset in how they treat patients—and their own well-being.

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Inside the latest edition of The Walrus Reads: tick troubles, bad biopics, and debates on deafness: linkedin.com/pulse/tick-tro…

Canada’s arts and culture sector is essential in strengthening the bonds between people in the country. Learn more about the importance of preserving this sector at The Walrus Talks Canada’s Creative Power. Happening National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa. eventbrite.ca/e/the-walrus-t…

When sher-leen was looking for Black tattoo artists, she noticed that the ones recommended by Reddit were often fully booked or had limited openings.

“I quickly realized that the supply of artists was not meeting the demand for tattoos.”

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“But I do have a can by my side now. Because I love Diet Pepsi. Like an old friend.”

In “My Guilty Pleasure Is My Old Friend, Diet Pepsi,” writer Mireille Silcoff offers an amusing exploration of cravings, control, and the unexpected joy of Diet @Pepsi.

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The choices are limited when it comes to non-hormonal contraceptives. One option is the copper IUD, which has a 99 percent pregnancy prevention rate. But for some people, especially teenagers and those who haven’t had kids, it can be extremely painful.

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