Ottawa’s dental plan has dentists worried. They say the incentives aren’t there to participate — even though enormous demand is expected
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.
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Vast seniors study reveals surprising views, trends
A study of 6,000 Canadian seniors shows vast majority cannot afford to retire and want to age in their own homes, and that many are lonely
Posted inFamily
IVF access an acute struggle for many Canadian couples
Infertility is an issue for many Canadians, due to lack of funding or IVF access. Should fertility treatment be treated like other forms of medical care?
Posted inPolitics & Policy
‘A massive crisis’: Demand builds for national meal program
Many families are sending their kids to school hungry. A new bill aims to create a national meal program to ensure all kids eat well
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Does Ottawa’s porn age-verification bill go too far?
A bill that aims to restrict youth access to porn is well-intentioned but flawed — and possibly unconstitutional, experts say
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Cybersecurity bill grants Ottawa ‘practically unlimited’ powers
Bill C-26 allows Ottawa to make secret laws, collect personal data and shut down Canadians’ telecom service without their knowledge
Posted inProfessional
Why handwriting remains essential in the age of AI
Handwriting skills give kids a leg up in the classroom. But to unlock its many benefits, teachers must learn how to help kids master the skill
Posted inFamily
Housing crisis, immigration makes co-living popular
One-third of young Canadians now live with their parents. But not because of a failure to launch. Societal trends are making co-living popular
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Are your kids breaking the law by sexting?
Sexting is common practice among young people. But the practice may be illegal — at least according to some experts. Others disagree
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School boards across Canada fight for their survival
Many provinces have abolished school boards — or tried to. But finding a better alternative that ensures locals are heard has proved challenging