
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 [email protected].
Latest from Natalie Stechyson

Trump wants a baby boom. Here's why a 'baby bonus' probably won't help fertility rates
The Trump administration is reportedly mulling incentives that could include a $5,000 US 'baby bonus,' reserving scholarship placements for applicants who are married or have children, and motherhood medals for women who have six or more children.
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The Ice Bucket Challenge is back, minus ALS. Not everyone is thrilled about the rebrand
For some, seeing the Ice Bucket Challenge videos in their feeds again may bring about a sense of nostalgia. But within the ALS community, where there's still no cure and the mean survival time is two to five years, it's more divisive.
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'I am horrified': Why autistic people say RFK Jr.'s comments on autism are so dangerous
Reaction from the autism community has been swift and damning after U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s first press conference last week. And many are asking why we're defining an autistic's person's worth at all.
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What happens when a pope dies? Inside the Vatican's historic, symbolic rituals
There are time-honoured rituals, some shrouded in secrecy, and a series of carefully planned events that are likely to take place now that Pope Francis has died.
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Japan, amid an unprecedented travel boom, is starting to charge tourists more to visit
Japan surpassed 10 million visitors at the fastest pace ever this year, reaching that mark already in March, official data showed on Wednesday, as a weak yen propels an unprecedented tourism boom.
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'Seriously broken' — Paige Bueckers's new salary a reminder how little WNBA players earn
Basketball's newest star is projected to earn just $78,831 US for her rookie year — about $109,480 Cdn, or less than the real median household income in the States.
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Eggs are so expensive that some Americans are decorating potatoes this Easter
Eggs tend to be a staple for Easter celebrations, whether they're being decorated, rolled, or baked into quiches and served with brunch. But with U.S. egg prices still stubbornly high, many Americans are looking for alternatives to some of their favourite traditions.
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Why is everyone suddenly a doll? Newest AI trend is more than harmless fun
In a new trend, people are using generative AI tools like ChatGPT to reimagine themselves as dolls or action figures. And it's proven itself popular, as celebrities, politicians, institutions and major brands like the UK's Royal Mail have jumped in on the fun.
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Will the U.S.-China tariff war drive up online shopping prices for Canadians?
As tariff pressures force some sellers in China to hike their prices for U.S. markets, some retail experts say Canadians shopping online could potentially feel the ripple effects on everything from electronics to socks.
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Oeuf! U.S. egg prices hit record high despite Trump's claim they're 'much cheaper'
U.S. egg prices increased again last month to reach a new record high of $6.23 US per dozen despite U.S. President Donald Trump's predictions.
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