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

What is dropshipping — why is it suddenly trending as the ultimate side hustle?

The business model isn't new. But the practice has recently taken off with renewed vigour as more young people seek out low-risk business models as a side gig or an alternative to a 9-to-5 job.

Have Sex and the City fans stooped too low? Iconic NYC brownstone, and stoop, to be gated off

Carrie Bradshaw's apartment was almost its own character in the hit television series. But is it possible fans of Sex and the City have paid too much attention to the iconic New York City brownstone?

Walmart updated its logo for the first time in nearly 20 years. The internet has thoughts

The retailer boasted in a news release that the new look reflects its evolution. Walmart applauded its colour palette (true blue and spark yellow), font ("everyday sans") and trademark "spark" symbol, calling the latter "a beacon that guides customers."

Nearly 1,000 inmates are helping to fight the L.A. wildfires. The ethics are complicated

California's program is not without controversy, as the inmates are paid little for dangerous and difficult work. Many participants, however, say they appreciated the opportunity.

Despite gains, women still do most of the housework. Will this gender gap ever narrow?

Like the laundry that never goes away, research on the gender gap has shown us the same pattern over and over: women still take on more of the domestic tasks than men. Now, new research out of the University of Alberta helps shed light on why closing the gap is such a challenge.

Can you tell us how to get to Sesame Street? Iconic show's search for new home sparks concern for kids' TV

Sesame Street, the iconic children's television show that hits generations of adults right in the nostalgia, is looking for a new distribution partner, placing a giant question mark over whether there will be new episodes after this year.

Why Walmart's $80 Birkin bag dupe, dubbed the 'Wirkin', has sparked so much controversy

An inexpensive knockoff of the Birkin bag, an exclusive, extremely sought-after leather handbag by luxury brand Hermès that can sell for more than $400,000 US has launched a rousing debate online about fashion accessibility and copycat ethics.

Critics are slamming Meghan Markle's new Netflix series — but do they dislike the show, or her?

The Duchess of Sussex will star in a new Netflix series, but so far, With Love, Meghan, isn't getting much love.

Generation Beta has arrived — here's everything you need to know about the 2025 babies

They will only know a post-COVID world. They'll roll their eyes at old-fashioned slang like "rizz." They'll ask us to switch off the oldies when we try to play Taylor Swift in the car. Generation Beta is officially here.

What's the most common 2025 New Year's resolution? Not calling it a resolution

For many of us, the end of December is when we take stock — of our accomplishments, our blessings, our losses, our pants that stopped fitting comfortably somewhere after the last holiday potluck. But does anyone still make resolutions? Yes, but many don't call them that anymore.