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Author Archives: Hadassah Alencar
Hadassah Alencar is a bilingual journalist based near Montreal. She is a graduate of Concordia University's journalism program, where she worked as a teaching assistant and became editor-in-chief of The Concordian newspaper. Prior to pursuing her journalism degree, Hadassah freelanced for numerous publications.
Posted inCommunity
‘Tip of the iceberg’: Lawyers say theft in long-term care homes a big problem
The items seniors bring with them into long-term care homes often carry deep significance — making theft from this vulnerable population especially painful
Posted inFamily
Parenting apart, together: What to consider in co-parenting schedules
Canada’s legal system does not presume parents will share parenting time equally if they separate. Here’s what to consider when co-parenting
Posted inFamily
Does Ottawa’s dental care discriminate against couples?
Dental care is the latest social benefit to look at family income when determining eligibility. Is this fair?
Posted inHealth
Half of complex dental care claims being denied: Health Canada
‘If there’s new information and something changes in the patient’s mouth … you know, you don’t qualify for that partial denture because you’re only missing one tooth … the patient can re-submit again,” said Lindy Vanamburg of the Oral Health Branch at Health Canada.
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Alberta threatens to exit ‘unsustainable’ subsidized child-care program
Alberta has raised parents’ fees and made other changes to make its child-care program more sustainable this year; but after March 2026, all bets are off
Posted inProfessional
Companies drop employees’ dental coverage as subsidized dental care expands
A recent poll shows 11 per cent of Canadian workers have already lost their private dental coverage due to Ottawa’s subsidized plan. And that’s just the start
Posted inFamily
Dads and ‘dandelions’: How military families make it work
Many military families struggle to balance their personal and professional lives. Those that do point to sacrifice and dedication
Posted inProfessional
The unseen costs of Canada’s ‘free’ dental care
Dentists say the majority of eligible patients are being rejected for complex treatments, and that most patients aren’t aware they’ll pay a fee
Posted inFamily
The case for cohabitation agreements
With more couples living together in Canada, lawyers recommend couples consider cohabitation agreements to protect their financial interests