EXPLAINED: 26 | Vintage Vibes

100 Years after the Exclusion Act, Chinese Canadians Like Me Still Question Their Belonging

Searching for the sense of identity I had lost during the pandemic, I needed my family to see where our Canadian story began

The Walrus · Jun 28, 2023

Halal Sex: Growing Up Devoutly Sufi and Nonbinary

What happens when Muslims from traditional families set out to pursue open and active sex lives in the West

The Walrus · Jun 26, 2023

City Diminished: The Shrinking Power and Influence of Toronto

Why are voters in Canada’s biggest city treated like they can’t make their own democratic decisions?

The Walrus · Jun 22, 2023

Stop Calling Each New Disaster “The New Normal”

When it comes to the climate crisis, new normals convey a single, grim message: instead of acting, get used to it

The Walrus · Jun 16, 2023

Can Microcredentials Get You a Better Job?

Employers have scaled back on-the-job training. Bootcamps and quick courses at universities and colleges are trying to bridge the gap

The Walrus · Jun 14, 2023

Forgetting to Remember

In her sweeping, multi-generational debut novel, Jasmine Sealy weaves together broken family ties

The Walrus · Jun 13, 2023

Why Is It So Hard for Writers to Talk about the Working Class?

From novels to TV, you’ll have a hard time finding people who struggle with poverty

The Walrus · Jun 13, 2023

Have You Been to the Library Lately?

Librarians once worried about shushing patrons. Now they have to deal with mental health episodes, the homelessness crisis, and random violence

The Walrus · Jun 12, 2023

Does Journalling Actually Improve Mental Health?

Writing down your thoughts can be helpful. But getting the perfect notebook isn’t a substitute for professional care

The Walrus · Jun 9, 2023

Canada’s Big Flex in Space

The Canadarm started as a boring robotic appendage. Now the future of space travel depends on it

The Walrus · Jun 7, 2023