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Author Archives: Finn de Pencier
Finn de Pencier is a journalist, photographer and filmmaker based in Toronto. Over the past few years, he has reported on the ground from Ukraine, Armenia, Lebanon and Kazakhstan for outlets such as CTV News, C2C Journal and Palladium Magazine. In 2024, he released his first feature documentary from Ukraine, The Kharkiv Files.
Posted inProfessional
The problem with peer review
To get published, researchers must have their work peer reviewed. But having something peer reviewed doesn’t necessarily mean it’s legitimate
Posted inHealth
Microplastics’ effects on health the focus of new Canadian research
‘We finally understand [microplastics] is pretty well everywhere. So now the question is, what impact is it having?’ said one expert
Posted inCommunity
‘Very upset’: Toronto residents weigh in on city’s strained budget
A public consultation with Toronto residents this Thursday highlights the competing demands placed on the city by residents
Posted inConsumer
Why alcohol is so expensive — and about to get pricier
With taxes already accounting for half of alcohol’s cost in Canada, industry representatives say a planned excise tax increase in April is unacceptable
Posted inCommunity
Montreal and graffiti artists in a cat-and-mouse game
Montreal property owners can call the city to have graffiti removed. But even that — and publicly-funded murals — have not eradicated vandalism
Posted inCommunity
The TTC’s got a problem — and experts disagree on the right approach
The TTC lacks the capacity to deal with mental health and homelessness issues. But it is increasingly forced to play that role
Posted inConsumer
Winter tire mandates remain rare, despite safety benefits
Despite Canada being a country known for its winter weather, Quebec is the only province that mandates winter tires on all passenger vehicles
Posted inProfessional
Why Canadian firms are plagued by low productivity
Remote work, ‘productivity theatre,’ small company size and low technology adoption are some of the factors undermining firm productivity
Posted inPolitics & Policy
How can Canada reverse its slowing productivity?
Without R&D investment — and the innovation it produces — Canada remains stuck with outdated and inefficient processes, experts say