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By Observer Staff May 2013
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A new generation of environmentalists argues that hunting for meat is not only Earth-friendly and ethical, it’s spiritual too
By Pieta Woolley May 2013
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By April 2013
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Compelling stories about old age are finally making their mark at the movies. But do they always have to be about loss?
By Patricia Clarke April 2013
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By Observer Staff March 2013
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Recent depictions of heaven and hell go well beyond fluffy clouds and fiery infernos
By Lisa Van de Ven March 2013
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Cash-strapped and scandal-ridden, many media outlets have squandered their most valuable asset: the public’s trust
By Larry Krotz February 2013
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By Observer Staff February 2013
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By Observer Staff January 2013
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Fictional takes on the Supreme Being ultimately reveal more about the human soul than the Divine
By Kate Spencer January 2013
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By Observer Staff December 2012
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Woody Guthrie would have turned 100 this year. Decades after his death, his songs of hope and protest continue to echo.
By Muriel Duncan December 2012
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By Observer Staff November 2012
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It’s payback time on two popular TV shows that blur the line between good and evil
By Therese DesCamp November 2012
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By Observer Staff October 2012
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Immersed in a culture of hype and spin, we can’t help longing for something real
By Alanna Mitchell October 2012
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By Observer Staff September 2012
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Big-screen tough guy Clint Eastwood has reinvented himself as a tireless explorer of the human spirit
By Kevin Spurgaitis September 2012
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By Observer Staff July 2012
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Can non-Canadians write a Canadian novel?
By Lisa Van de Ven July 2012
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By Observer Staff June 2012
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Murder mysteries offer an irresistible glimpse into the dark corners of the Scandinavian soul
By Lee Simpson June 2012
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By Observer Staff May 2012
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Recent films about losing a loved one help us grapple with the reality of death and mourning
By David G. Hallman May 2012
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Interested in movies about faith, poverty and activism? Why not check out these films as part of the 19th annual Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
By Observer Staff April 2012
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By April 2012
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Once dismissed as the fantasy of a religious oddball, William Kurelek’s expansive vision is back and attracting new converts
By John McTavish April 2012
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By Observer Staff March 2012
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The songs still sparkle, but the shock is gone as Jesus Christ Superstar and Godspell return to the stage
By Kate Spencer March 2012
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By Observer Staff February 2012
