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This Week's Round-Up: March 18, 2026 |
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The vintage garment commands big prices. But it’s tied to an ugly history
BY ROLLIE PEMBERTON
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I was suddenly face to face with one of the most iconic garments in Canadian history. Second only to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Red Serge uniform, the Hudson’s Bay point blanket coat is among the most recognizable pieces of apparel to ever come out of this country, and there it was, right in front of me, ripe for the picking.
I couldn’t resist the pull of history and suspected that the coat might be valuable, so I eagerly snapped it up before it passed me by. As I studied the jacket’s sublime craftsmanship at home, I trained my eyes on the pattern. For some, it elicits instant nostalgia and national pride. For others, it’s an enduring symbol of colonialism.
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The Walrus is excited to partner with and support Qissa Festival: Celebrating Newcomer & Refugee Writers, a one-day festival bringing together newcomer and refugee writers for powerful performances, panel discussions, and conversations exploring migration, belonging, and the systems that shape immigrant storytelling in Canada. Free to attend. Registration required. |
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From democracy and civic participation to education, economic systems, and cultural identity, join us live in Toronto or online for The Walrus Talks Power and Belonging to hear fast-paced talks exploring the power to participate, be heard, and connect with others around shared purpose. |
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A MESSAGE FROM THE WALRUS LAB IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MOUNT PLEASANT GROUP |
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Consumer Rights in the Death Care System |
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In this episode of Sorry for Your Loss, we explore how the death care system works and why consumer protections matter when families are grieving.
Laura Tamblyn Watts, CEO of CanAge, explains what rights people have, the real costs of funerals and cremations, and why planning ahead can help prevent stress and unexpected expenses. Then, Jim Cassimatis, former Registrar of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario, offers an inside look at how the system is regulated, how complaints are handled, what rules providers must follow, and the safeguards in place to ensure fairness and transparency. |
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This week on What Happened Next, host Nathan Whitlock is joined by Eddy Boudel Tan, whose most recent book, The Tiger and the Cosmonaut, was shortlisted for the Giller Prize. They talk about why it took him a while to get up the courage to start writing as an adult; about giving up on trying to look serious in his author photos; and about the shift he made in his writing process, which previously involved the use of spreadsheets. |
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Will you feed the facts? |
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Last year, Canada was getting tariff threats slung by Trump, with the flip-flopping becoming too much to follow. This year, we’re seeing more of the same: Trump’s back to belittling us and further eroding Canada–US relations.
But here’s the thing: Trump relies on confusion, intimidation, and exhaustion. The Walrus exists to fight that from the North. You are the reason we can challenge brute force with hard questions, fact-checking, and strong voices. We have a goal of 400 new donations this month, and you can help, even if you’ve been a member for a while.
Support this work and choose clarity over noise. Don’t freak out. Get the facts.
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— Jennifer Hollett
Executive Director, The Walrus |
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