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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 inFamily
Families struggle alone to manage kids’ gaming addiction
Gaming addiction is not recognized as a medical condition in Canada, yet it can carry all the hallmarks of other addictions
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Gene-edited seeds now subject to lax rules in Canada
Canada has made it easier for gene-edited seeds to be put on the market. Some worry about the safety and market implications
Posted inProfessional
Tech companies fight ‘software engineer’ regulation
Tech industry is pushing back at Alberta regulator’s efforts to regulate software engineers — including engaging Premier Danielle Smith
Posted inConsumer
Can Ottawa restore your right to repair?
Proposed legislation would enable Canadians to repair smart devices like phones and appliances. But will the law have any teeth?
Posted inPolitics & Policy
Can Quebec make daycare work for the working class?
A lack of affordable child care during weekends and evenings leaves Jasmine May Dilio, a single parent of two children, with limited job opportunities. Dilio, who lives in Montreal, has worked in factories and as a cleaner but has had difficulty getting and keeping jobs over the years due to the jobs extending into the […]
Posted inScience
Cruel, cruel summer: what will the heat mean for forest fires?
The battle of the weather guys: Experts diverge on whether the summer heat will bring on more forest fires
Posted inProfessional
Psychotherapists fight to access sales tax exemption
Psychotherapy is subject to sales tax, while other health services are exempt. A look at the bizarre process for achieving tax-free status
Posted inFamily
Social media addiction treatment models gain traction
Quebec is developing Canada’s first public treatment model for internet addiction. However, social media addiction is not yet a recognized condition.
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Will companies leave Quebec over new language law?
Quebec language law is creating talent-acquisition challenges and costs for Quebec businesses, prompting some to explore exit options