Society
Why this Ontario city will be celebrating Diwali without fireworks this year
Personal fireworks were banned in Brampton last fall, changing how families will welcome the Festival of Lights
October/November 2023
In this issue: Canada’s explosive online gambling; A woman reflects on the 10th anniversary of her suicide-attempt; How Saleemul Huq is helping developing nations prepare for the worst of the climate crisis.
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Environment
Saleemul Huq on why the new ‘loss and damage’ fund for climate change victims must start now
In one of his final interviews, the late Bangladeshi-British scientist warned that no country is prepared for the damage the climate crisis will cause
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LGBTQ2S+
Author Emma Donoghue on the power of queer love stories
The award-winning novelist tackles race and gender identity in her new book, Learned by Heart
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Relationships
Why the church needs to talk about polyamory
"Focus not on monogamy, but on how to care for others ethically in relationship," writes Rev. Tori Mullin
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Religion
How thanking God before meals repaired my complicated relationship with food
Offering prasad, eating langar and celebrating Eid taught me what it meant to be grateful
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Society
As a Labrador Inuk, I’m tired of Quebec politicians erasing Labradorian culture
"I want to tell them that Labradorians are our own distinct people as well," Ossie Michelin writes
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Society
Online gambling is exploding in Canada. Where is the outcry?
Community organizations are struggling to mobilize as Canadians risk their savings
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Culture
‘Satan Wants You’ revisits the ritual abuse scare of the ’80s and ’90s
The new documentary recounts how unfounded fears about demonic possession and cults changed our culture
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History
Documentary highlights the Canadians behind the largest civilian-led relief operation in history
Nigerian director Angela Onuora showcases how CANAIRELIEF flights fed millions during the Biafran War
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Religion
Portraits of church administrators capture congregations’ unsung heroes
A behind-the-scenes look at the staff who make the church work
