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Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists.

Voices of The Walrus The Walrus Magazine

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.5 • 37 Ratings

Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists.

    Cities are good at planting trees but not so good at keeping them

    Cities are good at planting trees but not so good at keeping them

    In many cities newly planted trees are often left to fend for themselves. Vancouver managed to buck the trend, and its urban canopy is flourishing.

    • 12 min
    In the Footsteps of Migrants

    In the Footsteps of Migrants

    Thousands of migrants die trying to cross into the US from Mexico. Each year activists follow their harrowing trek

    • 28 min
    Quebec's crushing immigration policy

    Quebec's crushing immigration policy

    Familial separation can have devastating consequences on mental health and productivity.

    • 12 min
    Blood Language

    Blood Language

    Menstruation ties us to the land in ways we've all but forgotten.

    • 22 min
    The Perks of Yearning

    The Perks of Yearning

    Victoria Chan says nostalgia has always seemed more bitter than sweet to her, but every time she indulges in it she finds it serves a purpose.

    • 14 min
    The Upside Down Book

    The Upside Down Book

    In her new novel, Rachel Cusk makes the case for becoming a stranger to yourself.

    • 13 min

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4.5 out of 5
37 Ratings

37 Ratings

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