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1 week ago

You Can't Always Measure the Impact of Journalism in Clicks | The Walrus

On 157 acres of Niagara farmland, twenty-five minutes from Hamilton, sat a 57,650-square-foot compound: a "grand foyer," a commercial kitchen, a gym with a rock-climbing wall and boxing ring, a library, a science lab, a soccer field. Marketed for "educational use, a corporate retreat, or repurposing," it carried a $9.4 million price tag and the promise of "outstanding potential." But the photos told another story: dorms, hallways, a mess hall-all deserted.
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6 months ago

Exclusive: Robert Land Academy Is Closing for Good | The Walrus

Robert Land Academy is closing due to declining enrollment and increased costs, amidst ongoing civil lawsuits concerning decades of abuse.
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