A small Quebec town is using a novel approach to encourage residents to plant trees by charging a $200 annual surtax to homeowners who don't have at least one tree in their front yard. The municipality said the trees are necessary to mitigate the impact of heat islands in the community.

The U.S. government is making it more difficult for Canadians to access the Stanstead, Que., library, an iconic building that straddles the border, according to town and library officials.

The US filmmaker has died aged 78. As a tribute, we have made the extended cover feature on Lynch that appeared in The Wire 486 free to read in our online library. The feature includes a cover designed by Lynch, an interview with the director and his music collaborator Chrystabell, and 12 pages of essays exploring the unique sound world created by his films.

The Sound World of David Lynch, The Wire 486, August 2024

The city's North African Indigenous diaspora is celebrating the start of Yennayer, their new year. For many, it's a time for joy, but also an occasion to reflect on their ancestors's efforts to preserve their cultural heritage.