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A Reclusorium of One’s Own
The life of a religious recluse in seventeenth-century Montreal shows how solitude doesn’t have to mean isolation.
I’m Thinking of a Place
Where a person is from is not a question with a straightforward answer.
A Lie and a Coup
My father held on to the truth of the Iranian coup despite the West’s best efforts to bury it.
The Stories We Carry
When I was afraid of writing my bipolar disorder into my family history, my grandmother taught me to raise my voice.
Strike a Chord
A search for community-focused nightlife reveals the scrappy joy of Montreal’s Queer Karaoke.
One Spell Fits All
When witchcraft makes its way onto retail shelves and websites, some wonder whether the magic is lost.
Hooky in the Homeland
A visit to the family hometown in Lebanon during a tense time sets the stage for a comedy of errors.
CanLit Conversations
Four authors chat with us about their craft, fall food and fashion, and the best spots in their cities.
Holding the Fort
Black community initiatives have long been a lifeline in our cities; but red tape is getting in the way.
Scientific Brutality
Science workers are expected to remain politically neutral, even as their work is used for militaristic aims.
Two's Company
While more twins are being born across the world, our assumptions about them have stayed the same.
Damage Control
Co-opting the language of social and environmental justice can be a lucrative strategy for Canada’s biggest landlords.
Working in the Dark
Citizenship is too often a carrot dangled out of the reach of Canada’s migrant workers.
Divisive Language
Under the guise of protecting French, Quebec is throwing linguistic minorities under the bus.
Knowing Your Place
An environmental approach born out of 1970s counter-culture may offer a path forward.
Little Fires Everywhere
After a fire ravages a home, it seems like it's tenants who are left to pick through the ashes and shoulder the responsibility.
Heirloom
The purchase of a loom leads to a contemplation of the fabric of identity through a legacy of Diné weaving.
Cockblocked and Reported
Why can't androids have wet dreams? Virtual sex is in a sorry state, shaped by tech overlords intent on keeping us pure.
No Grass Left to Touch
The game industry can be a toxic place for marginalized creators. Ignoring the trolls under the bridge isn't a solution.
Memory Error
Stockpiling broken belongings and useless screenshots can be a way to battle assimilation, until the digital clutter becomes a problem.
Horning In
Satirical politics is a family affair for this second-gen Rhino, but does politics still have room for humour?
Close Reading
Maybe old media is dead. Maybe it was time to turn the page anyway.
Good Eating
There are no Taco Bells in Vancouver. But this absence is a symbol of a bigger problem.
End Of The Line
For Scarborough residents, the closure of a major transit system means losing more than a mode of transportation.
The Sum Of Its Parts
When a blue whale dies, asks Allison LaSorda, are we grieving for the animal or ourselves?
An Ugly, Sweet Thing
Abandoning the desire to make a perfect cake, Chantal Braganza finds meaning in the mess.
Pulut Hitam (Black Rice Pudding)
From her nenek's kitchen, Sofia Osborne shares a recipe for holding her grandmother close.
Where Are the Filipino Restaurants?
In a country with countless culinary options, Jadine Ngan asks why it's so hard to find food from the Philippines.
Fact or Friction
Cori Howard didn't think anything could come between her and her closest friend—let alone a vaccine.
After Bubbe
When Jess Goldman's grandmother died, her grief was matched only by her horniness.
A Shot Not Taken
Hockey is a way of life in Curtis LeBlanc’s hometown. But what if you’re pulled in another direction?
Confronting Confederation
PEI has long branded itself as the birthplace of Canada. How do you decolonize when Confederation is a cottage industry?
The Electronic Shackling of Migrants
Canada is quietly expanding its digital alternatives to immigration detention. Joe Bongiorno investigates the harm being done to detainees.
Where Credit's Due
Newcomers to Canada are often shut out of their industries. In Montreal, a community approach to financing might be the fix.
Digital Divide
Sex workers have long been speaking out against harmful laws. But how do online workers fit into the conversation?
Bugging Out
The industry that fights bed bugs is growing, but the only real winners are the pests themselves.
I Want To Believe
Most people who have witnessed UFOs feel clear-eyed. Helping others see the light isn’t so simple.
Building the Hive
Erin James-Abra always knew she wanted a family. She just couldn’t predict what shape it would take.
Real Talk
Therapy is supposed to be a space for healing. And yet, years of seeing white therapists only brought Minelle Mahtani more pain.
A Strong Family Resemblance
Late in his life, Anna Leventhal’s father found a hidden side of his family—and of himself.
Object Lessons
After our loved ones die, we’re left to deal with their belongings. As Nikki Reimer explains, sorting through grief is no small task.
Call to Witness
Steph Wong Ken took to the streets this summer to declare that Black Lives Matter. But at home, she learned, listening was just as important.
State of Disunion
After moving back home to the States, Kelli Maria Korducki tries to settle into the feeling of never being settled.
Snack Attack
Usually, saying you'd rather eat glass is just an expression. Things are changing, Ziya Jones reports.
New Fuel
Ironically, Alberta is the perfect place for a Green New Deal.
Living Legacy
As an adult, Montrealer Christine Estima discovered a buried truth about her family—and her city and country.
Trust Exercise
In a pandemic, following the rules is an act of love. But the HIV crisis taught Stephanie Nolen that overlooking them can be, too.
Final Sale
When you’re sheltering in place, shopping doesn’t make much sense. So why is it so hard to stop doing it?