CATEGORIES

Poetic Justice
The Walrus

Poetic Justice

Twenty-seven years after her death, Bronwen Wallace’s poetry feels newly relevant in the #MeToo era

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8 mins  |
May 2020
A Dose of Dr. Zee
The Walrus

A Dose of Dr. Zee

One man’s case for legalizing recreational drugs

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10 mins  |
May 2020
The Walrus

The Digital Afterlife

The ongoing legal battle to decide who owns our data after we die

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10+ mins  |
May 2020
Our Canada

TREASURING TOFINO

Appreciating the unique sights and sounds this West Coast village has to offer

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4 mins  |
April/May 2020
NATURAL HISTORY
Our Canada

NATURAL HISTORY

These unique works of art give new life to reclaimed wood

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2 mins  |
April/May 2020
THE RETURN OF THE EAGLES
Our Canada

THE RETURN OF THE EAGLES

I am so lucky to live along the shores of Lake Erie. As I travel around, it is not unusual to see one of these beautiful bald eagles out fishing or perched in a tree looking for its next meal.

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1 min  |
April/May 2020
SPRINGING TO LIFE
Our Canada

SPRINGING TO LIFE

’Tis the season to get out and explore nature!

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3 mins  |
April/May 2020
Preserving the Past
Our Canada

Preserving the Past

Recording family history helps keep memories alive and allows future generations to know where they came from

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7 mins  |
April/May 2020
Out of Africa
Our Canada

Out of Africa

Fleeing the Mugabe regime in Zimbabwe, this skilled and kind-hearted newcomer has found hope in Canada and is focused on helping others

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3 mins  |
April/May 2020
Keep Dancing
Our Canada

Keep Dancing

A loving tribute to a mom who was one in a million

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3 mins  |
April/May 2020
For the Love of Music
Our Canada

For the Love of Music

Refurbishing old guitars and handcrafting ‘canjos’ for others to enjoy is a fun way to pay it forward

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3 mins  |
April/May 2020
EAST COAST STARGAZING
Our Canada

EAST COAST STARGAZING

Photographer David Hoskin of Halifax focuses his attention—and his camera—on the heavens

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3 mins  |
April/May 2020
COUNTRY FROM THE HEART
Our Canada

COUNTRY FROM THE HEART

‘Thanks to its deep roots in our family, country music has been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember.’

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7 mins  |
April/May 2020
Still Seaworthy
More of Our Canada

Still Seaworthy

Restoring a classic watercraft to its original beauty

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3 mins  |
March 2020
SPRING TO LIFE
More of Our Canada

SPRING TO LIFE

Attracting wildlife is just one of the benefits of having a garden

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2 mins  |
March 2020
DESOLATE BEAUTY
More of Our Canada

DESOLATE BEAUTY

Photographer John Busch of St. Thomas, Ont., takes us on a tour of the area’s abandoned barns

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4 mins  |
March 2020
MELTING INTO SPRING
More of Our Canada

MELTING INTO SPRING

Canada’s seasonal changes have the power to thrill and inspire us

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2 mins  |
March 2020
Keeping the Newfoundland Pony Breed Alive
More of Our Canada

Keeping the Newfoundland Pony Breed Alive

Listed as critically endangered, Newfoundland’s only heritage animal is being brought back from the brink one foal at a time

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3 mins  |
March 2020
Goodbye, My Friend
More of Our Canada

Goodbye, My Friend

Losing this lifelong equine companion was heartbreaking

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5 mins  |
March 2020
A SALVE FOR THE SOUL
More of Our Canada

A SALVE FOR THE SOUL

A mother and son “follow their hearts” to Haida Gwaii

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4 mins  |
March 2020
Winter Wonders
Our Canada

Winter Wonders

Best known for its annual summer festivities, Stratford is also a joy to behold and experience in wintertime

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2 mins  |
February/March 2020
Paying It Forward
Our Canada

Paying It Forward

Helping the homeless and their pets as a ‘Palm to Paws’ volunteer was a moving, eye-opening experience

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4 mins  |
February/March 2020
KINDRED SPIRITS
Our Canada

KINDRED SPIRITS

Love, joy, family and tradition were at the heart of a self-orchestrated Métis wedding that moved everyone in attendance

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4 mins  |
February/March 2020
Winter Royalty
Our Canada

Winter Royalty

Megan Lorenz of Etobicoke spent months bonding with and photographing a spectacular Canada lynx

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4 mins  |
February/March 2020
IN THE LAND OF OZ
Our Canada

IN THE LAND OF OZ

Ex-pat Canadians now back home share their remarkable travels ‘down under’

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3 mins  |
February/March 2020
GRIZZLY HUNTING WITH A CAMERA
Our Canada

GRIZZLY HUNTING WITH A CAMERA

Bears, bald eagles and beautiful scenery made this an excursion to remember

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3 mins  |
February/March 2020
Generational Shift
Our Canada

Generational Shift

Bought new in 1950, this Dodge Ram is still trucking for the family that purchased it—with a grandchild at the wheel!

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3 mins  |
February/March 2020
PLATFORMS FOR PEOPLE, NOT PROFIT
Briarpatch

PLATFORMS FOR PEOPLE, NOT PROFIT

Digital platforms boast that they’ve “democratized” cultural production. But what would truly democratic platforms look like in Canada?

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10 mins  |
January/February 2020
ORGANIZING THROUGH LOSS IN THE HEART OF OIL COUNTRY
Briarpatch

ORGANIZING THROUGH LOSS IN THE HEART OF OIL COUNTRY

The story of climate justice organizing in Alberta, at the heart of the tarsands, is the story of a group of young activists learning what it means to lose, and keep on fighting

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10+ mins  |
January/February 2020
GROWING THE LABOUR MOVEMENT
Briarpatch

GROWING THE LABOUR MOVEMENT

How unions are using community gardens to engage members, nourish communities, and help strikers weather the picket line

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10+ mins  |
January/February 2020