"It has been strange to see a racial label crystallize in the mainstream ... centred on idealized bodies and lives," writes Eliza Lee of the rise in "Wasian" popularity. When an identity turns into a trend, what does it reveal about how we perceive race? this.org/2026/07/31/t...

The gardeners of Explore Edmonton Urban Farm had always been told that the land might eventually be sold. Still, when it came under sale consideration, the notice felt sudden. Adeline Panamaroff writes about cultivating a sense of community—and its abrupt loss: this.org/2026/07/27/a...

For over a decade, Catherine Ouellet-Cummings, Julien Boisseau, and their son, Henri, have produced Grilled Cheese, a magazine just for kids! @kylacassandra.bsky.social tells us their origin story: this.org/2026/07/13/a...

As wildfires burn across Canada, we can't be sure just how many will ignite before the 2026 season ends. But we do have recent data that could give us an idea. 2025 was the second worst year on record for forest fires. Writer Nancy Dutra breaks down the numbers: this.org/2026/07/20/u...

As wildfires across Canada burn strong, firefighter Dan Schertzer speaks out on the mental cost of keeping us safe that hits hard in the off-season after the flames have gone out: this.org/2024/05/21/b...

"Lately though, it’s like the electricity conductor of my own body isn’t enough. I want more." Spend some time with Clark Bondy's short story "Doublemint": this.org/2026/03/02/d...

A 2022 study of patients who received inpatient palliative care at a Toronto hospital observed that immigrants were less likely to be discharged to a palliative care. Writer Sonia Persaud explores the discrepancy in the quality of end-of-life care: this.org/2026/07/06/d...

Food insecurity affects one in four Canadians—that amounts to about 10 million people! Writer Abigail Popple covers the organizations coast to coast working to combat this widespread issue: this.org/2025/12/18/s...

"When your voice is taken away, it doesn’t happen all at once." Spend some time with Kelsey Hutton's short story, "Speechless": this.org/2026/04/20/s...

Did you know that the average age for Canadian women to get an ADHD diagnosis is 37? Writer Rosemary Richings explores the challenges, uncertainty, and confusion of being diagnosed later in life: this.org/2026/05/18/s...

As the weather warms up, Arctic Canada is filling with puddles. The effects of climate change are shockingly transparent in Yukon—and the changes threaten traditional ways of life. Writer Asha Swann reports: this.org/2025/05/05/t...

While Canada has long been seen as a haven for those seeking asylum based on their identities—a place that’s seen as safe—these laws are changing that narrative both in Canada and abroad. Writer Meg Collins reports: this.org/2026/05/04/w...

Looking through the comments for #Bridgerton 's upcoming season, a huge divide became clear to writer Ashely Crouch: "How could the same straight women championing a gay storyline turn so viciously on a lesbian one?" this.org/2026/06/26/b...

First Nations communities aren’t just fighting to preserve the Nechako River, but to stay connected with the land. Writer Hayley Munro covers Nechako: It Will Be a Big River Again, a documentary following the effort to preserve a local ecosystem: this.org/2026/06/15/h...

"Queer people have always come together to support one another and Pride organizations have long existed in New Brunswick. The reason that Chroma is one of the only organizations of its kind is a matter of institutional support and government funding." this.org/2026/06/01/p...

"The question I’m interested in when it comes to Roan is ... of what she makes visible in the culture of celebrity, the purpose behind her commodification." Writer Sanna Wani explores the rise of a pop star: this.org/2024/12/10/s...

"In 2005, I was a 15-year-old trans queerdo who had no idea who I was . . . Music kept my heart alive." In this deeply vulnerable and delightfully celebratory piece, writer Michael Lee De Vries speaks about the power of music and identity: this.org/2026/01/19/n...

"As a greater number of queer characters stepped into the spotlight, I searched desperately for the aces," writes Corrie Maurik. While asexual fans recognized the signs of their identity in TV characters, they "rarely heard [their] label spoken aloud." this.org/2025/05/29/a...

In 2021, Aaron Beaumont decided it was time to create more queer connections in New Brunswick. What emerged was QT Fatties, a group for queer and trans fat folks interested in making friends, supporting peers, and building community. Writer Ashleigh-Rae Thomas explores: this.org/2025/05/05/q...

"She didn’t have to think too much around Sam, and she liked that, too—to relax her brain, in some ways, even though she still felt nervous around him on occasion." Read "Butter," a short story by writer Katherine Abbass: this.org/2025/12/08/b...

Since neurodivergent women are often so good at masking, their support needs are underestimated, and the hardships behind the scenes of their successes may go unrecognized. Writer Rosemary Richings covers the unseen struggles: this.org/2026/05/18/s...

Calls for book bans in Canada seem to grow louder and louder, but, writes Asha Swann, fully banning a book in Canada is a tough task. this.org/2024/10/28/t...

When Rimah Jabr first applied to the Toronto Palestine Film Festival’s 2025 residency, uncertainty nearly made her withdraw. Thankfully, someone from TPFF urged her to reconsider, and a short film was born: this.org/2026/02/16/a...

For many Muslim women, the hijab is empowering. In Quebec right now, however, they’re facing a profound problem that’s getting in the way of their right to wear it. Daniyah Yaqoob reports on the threatening legislation: this.org/2026/03/20/a...

With anti-trans rhetoric running rampant in the U.S., many trans people are trying to rebuild their lives in Canada, whether the laws are friendly to their doing so or not. Writer Meg Collins reports: this.org/2026/05/04/w...

"Neko Case showed me a different way to embody gender I hadn’t seen anywhere else. As a trans teen, it was lifesaving." From writer Michael Lee De Vries, an exploration of music at the intersection of identity and expression: this.org/2026/01/19/n...

“When your voice is taken away, it doesn’t happen all at once. It happens stitch by stitch, slow and painful, while you watch.” Read “Speechless,” a short story by writer Kelsey Hutton: this.org/2026/04/20/s...

After 20 years of futile mental health treatment, Aaron Campbell identified his relationship with the Mormon Church as the root of his struggles. Disillusionment with the medical system led him elsewhere in search of remedies: this.org/2024/10/29/l...

Between 2020 and 2024, Ontario’s supervised consumption sites served 178,253 people, reversed 21,979 overdoses, and facilitated 533,624 referrals to services and substance use treatment. Now, they’re shutting down. Writer Matthew Hanick reports: this.org/2025/12/22/w...

May is mental health awareness month, and This Magazine has no shortage of stories to share. Like this one! Writer Samantha Jones explores the collision of OCD, anxiety, and the stress of extreme weather events: this.org/2022/01/06/e...