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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.
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Rampant lawlessness in Montreal’s Chinatown angers residents
Montreal’s Chinatown residents say government has failed to address public safety issues arising from widespread drug use and homelessness. They’re now organizing to demand change
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Expert review unlikely to shift Canada’s transgender treatment model
The gender affirming-care model, which supports medical interventions in transgender youth, is dominant in Canada’s medical community, despite expert concerns
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Child-care operators organize parents to petition governments for change
A coalition of child-care operators is organizing waitlisted parents to urge governments to address the myriad problems with the $10-a-day program
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The unexpected health benefits of being an involved grandparent
Seniors who help care for grandkids have better health outcomes, one study shows. But it’s possible for “solo agers” to reap the same benefits
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‘A system problem’: Why hormone therapy for menopause gets overlooked
Menopause can be debilitating for many women. Yet one of the best treatments for it is not generally prescribed
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Flawed porn age-verification bill at risk of passing due to politicking
Experts say Bill S-210 raises major privacy and commercial concerns, yet is at risk of passing a House vote without further amendment
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New report hints at need for more English-language schools in Quebec
Nearly a quarter of children eligible for Quebec’s English-language schools do not attend them. New data shows where the gaps exist
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Baby boomers’ dilemma: Staying out of hospitals and in their homes
Home care is best for aging baby boomers and the public purse, yet seniors often turn to hospitals for medical care. This needs to change
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Ottawa commits to improving fertility access in the next year
Minister Ien unexpectedly announced a commitment to improving Canadians access to fertility treatment before the next election