There’s more than one way to read L. M. Montgomery’s literary heroine, from feminist trailblazer to conservative tradwife.

The life of a religious recluse in seventeenth-century Montreal shows how solitude doesn’t have to mean isolation.

Where a person is from is not a question with a straightforward answer.

The history of this small city is intertwined with heavy industry, as are the plans for its revitalization.

Comic.

Launched amid a public health crisis, Montreal’s pool system remains deeply embedded in the lives and hearts of residents.

Poetry.

Photo Essay.

A deluxe bedroom built in the middle of an abandoned factory is an ironic response to Montreal’s housing crisis.

Poetry.

Fiction.

Summer reads from Rick Trembles, Mireille Gagné, L.E. Fox and André Alexis.

New music from Elle Barbara's Black Space, Kara-Lis Coverdale, Ribbon Skirt and Sparkling Water.

Letter From Montreal.

A child coming out as trans may be difficult for parents, but the relationship need not be ruled by fear.

My father held on to the truth of the Iranian coup despite the West’s best efforts to bury it.

When I was afraid of writing my bipolar disorder into my family history, my grandmother taught me to raise my voice.

A growing cohort of adults is saddled with the responsibility of caring for both children and aging parents.

After the death of a parent, only children are often left to weather the storm alone.

Translation by Katia Grubisic.

Often dismissed as frivolous games, crosswords can be a force for change.

A search for community-focused nightlife reveals the scrappy joy of Montreal’s Queer Karaoke.

When witchcraft makes its way onto retail shelves and websites, some wonder whether the magic is lost.

After adopting a pet dove, the writer started to see the metropolitan birds in a new light.

As BC’s upper Seymour River Valley faces logging threats, a journey inside is undertaken in search of a legendary tree.

Translation by Katia Grubisic.

A Second Cup in Ghana takes a subtle approach to channeling Canadiana.

Stereotypes pit generations against each other, but acknowledging our cohorts’ differences can help us work together for change.

A visit to the family hometown in Lebanon during a tense time sets the stage for a comedy of errors.

Four authors chat with us about their craft, fall food and fashion, and the best spots in their cities.

The story of a lonely owl and a group of photographers in Toronto’s High Park is a lesson on interacting ethically with nature.

Young people’s online jokes about transit reflect a real desire for change, but government priorities aren’t matching up.

Translation by Katia Grubisic.

Contemporary women artists are painting over the naive pictures we have about girlhood.