URSY.NEWS / The Guardian / 6 Nov 2026
True North by Paul Theroux review – an American’s view of Canada
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The veteran travel writer turns his eye for detail on his northern neighbour and its peoplePaul Theroux’s arrival in Canada doesn’t go well. An immigration officer called Sweeney finds a small pocketknife in his car and fines him $500 for failing to declare a weapon. “I’m going to make you famous,” he angrily tells her, stumping up. Maybe he will, with this book. Canadians are reputed to be polit…
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