The Walrus Magazine
Voices of The Walrus
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.
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Vivek Shraya proves kids books can help us explore messy truths 08.01.2023 12:06
The children's book Revenge of the Racoons flips the narrative about the much-despised pests. But it's also a story for grown-ups. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a vo...
Who gets to be mentally ill? 08.01.2023 19:37
Today, people talk about seeing a therapist like they're going to the dentist. But our compassion around mental health still excludes the people who need it most. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision...
Rising food prices:Could a Grocer code of conduct help? 08.01.2023 17:32
The clock is ticking as retailers and suppliers hammer out new guidelines to boost transparency. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilitie...
Martial Arts, my father, and me 18.12.2022 23:49
What studying self-defence taught me about racism About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and v...
Pastoring in the Pandemic 18.12.2022 21:58
A priest reflects on how Covid-19 has transformed the practice of his ministry. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing t...
Trade-offs 11.12.2022 21:38
The Hudson's Bay Company got its start during London's bubonic plague and might see its end in the aftermath of Covid-19's retail devastation. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and...
The Secret of Pierre Poilievre's success 11.12.2022 30:16
How the conservative leader is harnessing the growing tide of authoritarianism in Canada. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, repr...
Tote Couture 04.12.2022 10:09
How a humble bag became the literary world's humble brag. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concer...
Going to Afghanistan? 04.12.2022 34:27
A Canadian soldier waits to deploy overseas, fiction About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns an...
I'm Haunted by the Mansions of my Youth 27.11.2022 12:32
The author grew up having nightmares about big houses. As an adult living through the housing crisis her relationship with mansions has only grown more complicated. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s visio...
I Miss being Bored at the Mall 27.11.2022 16:41
Jason Guriel says browsing taught him to enjoy his own company. In a digital age, how will children learn how to be by themselves? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a vo...
Why is Canada tearing down its Architectural History? 27.11.2022 17:51
Buildings are made to last. Should they be built to fall? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concer...
Finding a Father on Facebook Marketplace 20.11.2022 16:34
Why prospective parents are turning to social media for sperm donations. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their in...
The Air we Share 20.11.2022 36:49
the Covid-19 pandemic is transforming the way we think about indoor air quality. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing...
Can a pipeline be a force for good? 13.11.2022 26:48
More than one group of Indigenous investors want to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline. Others think that's a bad idea. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadi...
Ask an arboriculturist 13.11.2022 5:05
Could climate change kill the Christmas tree? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and value...
John Irving revisited 13.11.2022 19:33
In his new novel, The Last Chairlift, John Irving looks out over familiar terrain. Will this book stand the test of time? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for C...
Cops on substack 06.11.2022 25:09
The story behind the Winnipeg police's new newsletter - Tried and True About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their inte...
Hold my cider 06.11.2022 26:52
A new wave of artisanal cider companies hope to change cocktail hour About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their intere...
Why are sex workers forced to wear a financial scarlet letter? 30.10.2022 10:34
Discrimination against sex workers has become a flashpoint for advocates of freedom of expression and economic rights. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Cana...
The Rings of Power has a troll problem 30.10.2022 17:27
Racist fans of The Lord of the rings are organizing online to try and sink the new series. But are they losing their power? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for...
Who loses as online betting takes over sports? 30.10.2022 18:53
Gambling on sports used to be tightly controlled. Now the floodgates have been flung open. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, rep...
Lines in the oil sands 23.10.2022 11:48
In her new graphic memoir Kate Beaton reflects on her time working in northern Alberta About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, represe...
Rights and Wrongs 23.10.2022 41:24
Tamara Thermitus was asked to lead Quebec's Human Rights Commission, and then found herself fighting its own systemic racism About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice fo...
Why don't Millennials have hobbies? 09.10.2022 13:40
Alisha Sawhney sought the help of a algorithm to figure out how to spend her free time. It made her question her generation relationship with leisure. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establ...
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