
Natalie Stechyson
Senior Writer & Editor
Natalie Stechyson has been a writer and editor at CBC News since 2021. She covers stories on social trends, families, gender, human interest, as well as general news. She's worked as a journalist since 2009, with stints at the Globe and Mail and Postmedia News, among others. Before joining CBC News, she was the parents editor at HuffPost Canada, where she won a silver Canadian Online Publishing Award for her work on pregnancy loss. You can reach her at natalie.stechyson@cbc.ca.
Latest from Natalie Stechyson
A controversial dating app for women was hacked. Why is Tea still so popular?
Marketed as "helping women date safe" and described as "Yelp for men," Tea is currently the No. 1 lifestyle download in the U.S. App store — but it's also the topic of heated debates about safety and privacy.
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The tsunami warning system worked, but expert says people still need to stay alert
As one of this century’s most powerful earthquakes generated tsunami warnings and advisories across a swath of the Pacific on Wednesday morning — including along the B.C. coast — an expert says the warning system worked exactly as it was meant to.
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As a B.C. Costco cracks down on its food court, is there anywhere truly cheap left to eat?
When Vancouver's downtown Costco recently posted signs announcing people will need an active membership card to purchase food from the food court, it sparked a fierce debate online about whether non-members should be able to access its cheap meals.
Canada |

Destined to be a boy mom? New study suggests baby's sex isn't always random
A new study found mothers with three or more children were more likely to have either all boys or all girls, challenging the traditional thinking that the probability is "random and independent."
Canada |

As Katie Holmes and Joshua Jackson reunite, here's why it might just heal millennials
On Monday evening, actor Katie Holmes announced on Instagram that she and fellow Dawson's Creek alum Joshua Jackson would be reuniting to film a three-part project called Happy Hours.
Entertainment |

More Canadians may be thinking of a staycation this summer. But has domestic travel become unaffordable?
From accommodations to flights, many Canadians may be noticing higher prices for domestic travel this season. And that's likely because of increased demand, say industry experts who note more Canadians are opting for summer trips at home instead of travelling to the U.S.
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Is that QR code actually a scam? Here's what to know about 'quishing' before you scan
With cases of QR code fraud starting to pop up and some officials warning consumers to take pause, you may be wondering if it's ever safe to scan those little black and white squares and follow the link.
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The 'Gen Z stare' mocks youth for staring into the void, but is anyone laughing?
The Gen Z stare is a recent topic of debate on TikTok, where different generations argue over whether it's rude, a symptom of overwhelm, a product of growing up during the pandemic, a communication deficit or just another generational stereotype.
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Who hacked Elmo? Sesame Street character posts 'disgusting' antisemitic messages
Sesame Workshop, which makes the children's show, described the string of antisemitic, racist messages posted to Elmo's X account on Sunday as "disgusting."
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Does anyone still clip coupons? Consumers want deals, but how they find them is shifting
As a wave of reports shows a decline in coupon distribution and redemption, and amid the increasing use of AI to hunt down deals, is couponing in danger of becoming a lost art?
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