The Walrus

“Who Ansari finds is neither a feminist hero nor a selfish villain, but a ‘fully formed human with needs and desires akin to (her) own.’” Our Chawkers editorial fellow, Dhriti Gupta, is raving about Sadiya Ansari’s book In Exile (House of Anansi Press), which is on our best books list this fall: https://lnkd.in/gUDJ3Scp

“I have a confession: I’m in my forties and I’m a renter. What’s more, I might be renting forever.” Writer Brad Badelt contemplates the cultural ideals of homeownership in Canada: https://lnkd.in/guGQbh-X

“In the halls of studios and newsrooms and production offices, a different principle reigns: for talented careerists, real success means flying south.” Tajja Isen reflects on Canadian creative industries: https://lnkd.in/e79qer8A

🚨New season alert! The Canadian Time Machine podcast is back on November 6. Dive into our new season trailer and prepare for a journey through Canada’s rich and complex past. https://lnkd.in/g7t-vQP3

At first glance, numbers paint a rosy picture of prosperity in the eastern provinces. PEI had Canada’s highest per capita immigration rates and the lowest rental vacancy rate as of January 2024. Yet many newcomers seem unprepared for life out east, writes Trevor Corkum. https://lnkd.in/gaxrYJya

An estimated $2 trillion worth of counterfeit products are sold each year in the United States, bolstered by the lack of regulations on e-commerce sites like Amazon. Vasiliki (Vass) B. and Denise Hearn unpack how this perfect storm puts consumers at serious risk: https://lnkd.in/gEAaJKWX

The Walrus is currently accepting applications for the CIBC Digital Fellowship for Emerging Black Journalists. This paid, 12-month program offers hands-on mentorship and training in cutting-edge digital storytelling. Apply by Friday, November 1.

A 2021 report shows that Canadians toss out 500,000 tonnes of clothes annually. The fast fashion industry has created a waste crisis, even with donated items often getting exported, thus shifting the problem to other countries, argues Monika Warzecha. https://lnkd.in/gSgKbuic

Only 163 doctors in Alberta are accepting new patients—down from 887 in 2020. The province is facing a severe family doctor shortage, and residents are feeling stuck. With insights from patients, doctors, and experts, Monica Kidd investigates this crisis: https://lnkd.in/g22uhb3B

“I had always thought of childlessness as a destination ... but I had never asked myself what would happen once I arrived.” Part insights, part memoir, and all candour, writer Nicole Louie explores the emotional reality of choosing a childfree life: https://lnkd.in/gb7buygC