- The Insult Comedy of Sugar Sammy - The Montreal comic has enraged politicians and received death threats. He also proves that stand-up can be a great unifier
- Roots’ Race to Make Hoodies and Sweatpants Sexy - The legacy brand has hired fashion provocateur Joey Gollish to breathe life back into it. Will Gen Z even notice?
- The Two Faces of Indian Democracy - Prime Minister Narendra Modi likes to tout India as the world’s largest and oldest democracy. But his politics are exposing the rot behind the facade
- Cuts Push National Film Board of Canada to the Brink - Dozens of layoffs and the closure of studios spark questions about the agency’s future
- Tim Hortons Is Brewing an Idea of Canada That No Longer Exists - At sixty, the coffee chain’s success proves old habits die hard
The first step in creating a more equitable and sustainable world in 2080, is to imagine it. In this episode, we explore the power of dreaming new futures into existence through art, collaboration and innovation. With a perspective rooted in reality and an understanding of the past, how might hope guide our actions as we plan for the future?
Racialized immigrants face barriers that restrict their access to nature. Access to public spaces for new immigrants encourages participation in society and the potential of Canadian pride. Ambika Tenneti is an Environmentalist and PhD Candidate in Daniels Forestry at the University of Toronto. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supported by Trans Canada Trail.
In this episode, we’re commemorating 125 years of the Yukon Territory. We discuss the work of digitizing Dene language tapes, buried Hollywood silent films found in Dawson City, and the pivotal role of Indigenous youth in shaping Yukon’s future.
- Pierre Poilievre Wants a Carbon Tax Election - The policies of carbon pricing have been twisted and maligned—and they could decide our next prime minister
- The Insult Comedy of Sugar Sammy - The Montreal comic has enraged politicians and received death threats. He also proves that stand-up can be a great unifier
- Dreading Wildfire Season - The North’s light infrastructure makes wildfires less likely. It also makes them more dangerous
- Antibiotics May Soon Become Useless - Doctors are looking to an experimental treatment for help