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Observer Arts

The new normal

Patrick Wilson plays Dr. Michael Holt in
Paranormal phenomena and psychic abilities are dominating prime-time TV. What do they tell us about the human need for mystery beyond the ordinary?

WATCH LIST: January 2012

Meryl Streep in
Have you read or watched any of these new releases? Would you recommend them to others? Share your comments with us.
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A taste of tolerance

The Morosov family, Roma refugees from Slovakia, in their Hamilton apartment. From left: Eva, Jozef Jr., Sebastian and Jozef. Photo by Jill Kitchener
The Morosov family, Roma refugees from Slovakia, in their Hamilton apartment. From left: Eva, Jozef Jr., Sebastian and Jozef. Photo by Jill Kitchener
Fleeing persecution in Europe, Roma refugees are building new lives in Canada. But their welcome here is far from guaranteed. By Cory Ruf

ObserverDocs: A taste of tolerance

The Gypsy Church of Hamilton, located inside a billiards hall, above an old bowling alley. Photo by Cory Ruf
The Gypsy Church of Hamilton, located inside a billiards hall, above an old bowling alley. Photo by Cory Ruf
Preacher Jaroslav Mitac and his family arrived in Canada from the Czech Republic in 2009. Since gaining refugee status, he has led the 300-member Gypsy Church of Hamilton. By Observer Staff

Back to the garden

Illustration by Genevieve Simms
Illustration by Genevieve Simms
Theology and ecology were once interconnected, but two millennia of Christianity have steered us away from nature. Can religion recover its roots? By Margaret Atwood

A planet’s progress

Amy Gulp/Getty Images
Amy Gulp/Getty Images
Whether we recycle, use less gasoline or lobby politicians, most of us are taking action for the environment. Is it enough? Not yet. But the evidence shows we are making a difference. By Alanna Mitchell

Dropping in

Darlene Klyne is the director of Winnipeg's Pathways to Education program. Photo by Phil Hossack/Winnipeg Free Press
Darlene Klyne is the director of Winnipeg's Pathways to Education program. Photo by Phil Hossack/Winnipeg Free Press
Pathways to Education is a tutoring program that helps low-income students graduate from high school. Manitoba educators are hoping the innovative approach will also reduce dropout rates among First Nations students. By Richard Wright

Q&A with Pamela Palmater

Photo by Hugh Wesley
Photo by Hugh Wesley
The head of Ryerson University's Centre for Indigenous Governance talks about the crisis in Attawapiskat and other First Nations reserves By Ken Gallinger
The Platt Blog

Pipeline to absurdity

Political bluster is obscuring hard truths about oil
By Brian Platt
The Pogue Blog

Civility begins at the top

Earth to Parliament: we’re trying to raise kids who aren’t bullies
By Carolyn Pogue
Observations

A new look for new times

Denominational magazines must move forward or fall behind
By David Wilson
Column

Spirit Story

A Hindu practice, a Christian awakening
By Leslie Sinclair
Column

The Big Question

What does it mean that Jesus saves
By Ross Lockhart




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