Don't miss Belonging Forum presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Aging and Belonging, an evening of ideas and thoughtful dialogue about creating a society where belonging has no age limit. www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...

Art can charm. It can provoke. And it can even dismantle the idea of a continent—or build it. Writer Sarah E. K. Smith takes a deep dive into the tug-of-war between creativity, culture, and capitalism: thewalrus.ca/the-wild-protest...

#ICYMI Rogers presents The Walrus Talks Sovereign Canada. Watch the full event here: youtu.be/YhBl_q9i1TU?si=KbP6k...

In her postcolonial version of Inferno, Jamaican poet Lorna Goodison uses hell to criticize mining, pollution, and "politricks.” Here, writer and editor Amanda Perry takes a closer look at her inventive spin on Dante's classic: thewalrus.ca/hell-is-a-lot-of...

Are “mutual friend selfies" reshaping how we stay connected? For writer @asmaam.bsky.social, these personal, off-social photos—taken specifically for the person missing from the frame—speak volumes about friendship in a digital age. thewalrus.ca/whats-giving-me-...

Just ahead of the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-Based Violence, we’re coming together to create real change at YWCA presents The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence. 📅 November 19 | Ottawa 🎟️ www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru... #16DaysOfActivism #EndingGBV #TheWalrusTalks

US president Donald Trump may not look too kindly upon Canada, but according to a new Leger poll, American voters don't share his hostility. Poll analyst @338canada.bsky.social explores how Canadians have managed to maintain their friendly image: thewalrus.ca/americans-still-...

Over cold milk and bread, two roommates confront the limits of the Canadian dream in “Imaginary Breakfast with Real People,” a powerful new poem by Vivek Sharma. thewalrus.ca/imaginary-breakf...

Twenty-five years ago the remains of an unidentified Canadian soldier were brought home from France. This Veterans’ Week learn how the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier honours those who served with sculptor Mary Ann Liu and historian Dr. Stacey Barker. Listen: lnkfi.re/canadian-tim...

Djaka Blais, of Hogan’s Alley Society, talks about how rebuilding community requires a broader definition of philanthropy beyond just financial transactions. Only at The Walrus Talks Philanthropy in a Changing Canada. www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...

We’re excited to welcome Ketsia Beboua as the 2025/26 CIBC Digital Fellow for Emerging Black Journalists. She is a writer and creator driven by a passion for storytelling in all its forms. We look forward to working with you, Ketsia. thewalrus.ca/2025-26-cibc-fel...

From NAFTA billboards to gas-mask fashion at protests, free trade has shaped—and fractured—North America’s cultural landscape. Writer @smithsarah.bsky.social explores: thewalrus.ca/the-wild-protest...

Join us for Belonging Forum presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Aging and Belonging, as we explore how to build more inclusive and age-friendly spaces, and challenge ageism in our workplaces, homes, and public life. www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...

Affordability isn’t just about higher wages—it’s about whether your money still feels like it stretches. And for many Canadians, it doesn’t. Writer @reneesw.bsky.social explores if we’ll ever feel financially free again: thewalrus.ca/are-we-going-to-...

The new federal government is setting its sights on a stronger, more resilient Canada—and the key to getting there is homegrown innovation. How? Find out at Universities Canada presents The Walrus Talks Innovation Nation. 🎟 WalrusTalksInnovationNation.e... #InnovationNation #InnovateCanada

This episode of Sorry for Your Loss from Mount Pleasant Group and The Walrus Lab continues the conversation on how to talk, listen, and stay connected when someone you love is dying. 🎧 Listen: lnkfi.re/sorryforyour...

Sci-fi with something to say: Writer @khawlanakua.bsky.social revisits Battlestar Galactica and finds a haunting reflection of our world today. thewalrus.ca/i-have-watched-b...

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Belonging Forum presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Place and Belonging, and a huge thank you to our speakers.

From Ukraine, the lesson is clear: adaptation matters. Lieutenant General Michael Wright speaks to Wesley Wark about his plan to “flood the zone” and harness bottom-up drone innovation across the Canadian Army. thewalrus.ca/canadian-army-to...

At The Walrus Talks Philanthropy in a Changing Canada, Pamela Uppal-Sandhu of the Ontario Nonprofit Network calls for a reset of the nonprofit narrative towards investing in a cared-for workforce. Hear more: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...

Why read Margaret Atwood's memoir when her fiction tells a richer truth? Writer Amarah Hasham-Steele argues that Book of Lives chooses score-settling over literary tension. thewalrus.ca/whats-missing-in...

New work from The Walrus Lab in partnership with Rogers highlights how U.S. streaming giants are making it harder for Canadian broadcasters to keep homegrown stories on the air. Outdated rules give them an unfair edge as industry leaders call for change. thewalrus.ca/protecting-c...

Groceries cost more. Rent is through the roof. Wages aren’t keeping up. Writer @reneesw.bsky.social asks: If inflation's “fixed,” why does life feel so unaffordable? thewalrus.ca/are-we-going-to-...

Gender-based violence affects over half of Canada’s population and costs lives. Join YWCA presents The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence for a national conversation on change. 📅 Ottawa | November 19 🔗 www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru... #EndingGBV #TheWalrusTalks

A trillion is a million millions. It’s also the size of an economy—and one man’s proposed pay. What kind of world will a trillionaire build? Writer Kathy Chow explores: thewalrus.ca/elon-musk-wants-...

Join us at Universities Canada presents The Walrus Talks Innovation Nation for an inspiring evening of rapid-fire talks from award-winning researchers and pioneering experts. 🎟 WalrusTalksInnovationNation.e... #InnovationNation #InnovateCanada #MadeInCanada

In 1975, at the age of seventeen, writer Rachel Phan's father tried to enlist in the Vietnamese army. He wants to serve his country, but he’s denied, because he’s Chinese. It will not be the last time his being Chinese is seen as a problem. thewalrus.ca/the-dramatic-sto...

Join us for Belonging Forum presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Place and Belonging, on how environments we create today can give a shared sense of belonging for generations to come. www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...

Parties are making demands, the House is fragile, and a winter election looms—or does it? Writer @davidmoscrop.com explores what could happen if Canada heads to the polls before Christmas: thewalrus.ca/are-we-really-ab...

Canada’s working class is angry—and the right is speaking their language. As the NDP searches for its purpose in an age of grievance and self-interest, writer @cfhorgan.bsky.social examines the path forward: thewalrus.ca/how-poilievre-is...

At The Walrus Talks Philanthropy in a Changing Canada, Donna-Lynn Rosa, CEO of Atira Women’s Resource Society, argues that philanthropy must pivot from excessive administration to strong, trust-based relationships. Hear more: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...

“I hate gay Halloween,” writes @alexicon.bsky.social. “What do you mean you’re going as the ’80s synthpop–inspired mourning fugue-state fever dream of a college professor from a late 2000s animated web short?” thewalrus.ca/halloween-is-sca...

Join us at YWCA presents The Walrus Talks Ending Gender-Based Violence, for an exclusive post-event reception brought to you by Shoppers Foundation. And we extend additional thanks to Travel Sponsor Uber for supporting this event. 📅 November 19 | Ottawa 🔗 www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...

“If André Alexis appeared as a character in an André Alexis novel, this is exactly how his career would go.” Writer André Forget looks back on the Quincunx Cycle and traces Alexis’s cosmically ironic path from failure to Giller Prize glory: thewalrus.ca/gods-dogs-and-th...

For years, author Rachel Phan's parents quietly shielded her from the traumatic details of their journey to Canada. It took a trip back to Vietnam for their stories of war, persecution, and displacement to finally come to light. thewalrus.ca/the-dramatic-sto...

“The city of Toronto has grown up with the Blue Jays, taking on so many different shapes over the years,” writes @keeganmatheson.bsky.social. “It was once Toronto’s job to catch up to SkyDome. Now, it’s Rogers Centre’s job to catch up to Toronto.” thewalrus.ca/the-wild-early-d...

What does innovation mean to Canadians today? Hear from seven speakers on how we can nurture and grow new ideas. Only at Universities Canada presents The Walrus Talks Innovation Nation. 🎟 WalrusTalksInnovationNation.e... #InnovationNation #InnovateCanada #MadeInCanada

No formal therapy program in North America has ever focused specifically on helping young victims after they testify in court. Now, the team behind Post Court Pathways is fighting to fill this critical, long-standing gap. thewalrus.ca/what-happens-aft...

At Belonging Forum presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Place and Belonging, four experts share their unique perspectives on how the spaces we invest in can strengthen our social fabric. www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...

For most kids, Halloween was fun. For writer @alexicon.bsky.social, it was terrifying. Not because of ghosts or goblins, but because costumes had a kind of power. "People donned them and became different somehow.” thewalrus.ca/halloween-is-sca...

What does it mean to age—and thrive—in a world that often overlooks older adults? Find out at Belonging Forum presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Aging and Belonging. Online, free, taking place on December 2. Register now. www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...

Recent surveys on Quebec sovereignty and identity suggest that Quebecers’ sense of belonging has evolved. For poll analyst @338canada.bsky.social, it’s less a switch to flip than a dial that turns gradually between shades of identity. thewalrus.ca/quebec-is-a-lot-...

Founder and Executive Director of Ethós Lab Anthonia Ogundele discusses funding that is group-centred, group-serving, and group-led. Hear her perspective at The Walrus Talks Philanthropy in a Changing Canada. Register: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...

Wretched, cold, and beer-less as it was, fans of the Toronto Blue Jays still think of Exhibition Stadium with a strange sense of pride. Blue Jays reporter @keeganmatheson.bsky.social reflects on how the “worst stadium in sports” defined the team: thewalrus.ca/the-wild-early-d...

How do the places where we gather shape how we connect? Find out at Belonging Forum presents The Walrus Talks at Home: Place and Belonging. Online, free. Register now. www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-walru...

From tracking arrests to tallying charges and pursuing convictions, the justice system has always known what to do with the accused. But care for survivors has rarely figured into that design. Writer @noelransome.bsky.social explores: thewalrus.ca/what-happens-aft...

Thanks to everyone who joined us for Rogers presents The Walrus Talks Sovereign Canada, and a huge thank you to our speakers.

Our readers weigh in on writing from Luc Rinaldi, Monica Kidd, and Christina Frangou in our latest batch of letters to the editor: thewalrus.ca/letters-to-the-e...

From medical breakthroughs to cutting-edge AI, university-led research is transforming ideas into tangible solutions. Found out more at Universities Canada presents The Walrus Talks Innovation Nation. 🎟 WalrusTalksInnovationNation.e... #InnovationNation #InnovateCanada #MadeInCanada

"Copyright cases might provide authors with settlement money made from machinery used in genocide and our state’s atrocities," writes Thea Lim, "but they will not curb AI’s most grotesque consequences." So what will? thewalrus.ca/suing-ai-company/