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Jessica Scott-Reid

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Journalist for the animals & planet: @torontostar @corporateknight @winnipegnews. Features & debunking @sentient_media.

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Jessica Scott-Reid’s Biography

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Freelance writer currently based in Montreal, focusing on cross-culture living, food ethics and trends, and animal welfare.

Jessica Scott-Reid’s Journalist Portfolio

How a Canadian Expat in Switzerland Learned to Eat ‘Local’

How a Canadian Expat in Switzerland Learned to Eat ‘Local’

Discussing Canadian vs. Swiss food systems, the eat-local trend and Slow Food movement.

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To Adopt (a Dog) or Not to Adopt (a Dog) in Europe?

To Adopt (a Dog) or Not to Adopt (a Dog) in Europe?

Discussing the different cultural norms regarding buying vs. rescuing dogs across various regions of Europe: …

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An Expat Abroad Explores Her Newfound Appreciation for Pumpkin Pie

An Expat Abroad Explores Her Newfound Appreciation for Pumpkin Pie

Admittedly, I never really cared about Thanksgiving: just another big family dinner, this one only serving to…

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Montreal Diary: Organic farm serves up free-range philosophy

Montreal Diary: Organic farm serves up free-range philosophy

There are some who believe the term "organic" is nothing more than another eco-friendly buzzword. But for cow…

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Why was Jill Tardiff allowed to go?

Why was Jill Tardiff allowed to go?

She is Winnipeg's most recent missing woman, but to me she will always be Auntie Jill. As my mother's best fr…

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No, the Uptick in Meat Allergies Is Not Caused by Bill Gates

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By Jessica Scott-Reid Verified
| Sentient Media Verified
The concept of a blood-sucking critter causing its human hosts to develop an allergy to some of their favorite foods, like hamburgers and pepperoni pizza, sounds like the stuff of science fiction. But alpha-gal syndrome, or the tick borne allergy to meat and sometimes dairy, is very real — and on the rise, in part due to climate change.
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Opinion | Meat eaters and animal lovers should be appalled by ag-gag court ruling

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By Jessica Scott-Reid Verified
| The Toronto Star Verified
Holding powerful industries and institutions accountable often depends on brave people willing to look where they’re told not to. Sometimes this involves people going undercover to investigate and document what happens behind closed doors. And almost always this involves journalists, like me and many others, bringing those findings to light. This is how exploitation, fraud and cruelty, within businesses, governments and public services have been effectively exposed for decades.
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Sardine Girl Summer Meets the Reality of Industrial Fishing

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By Jessica Scott-Reid Verified
| Sentient Media Verified
The “sardine girl summer” trend is still going strong, accompanied by fish-print pants, Instagram-ready tins and carefully curated “seacuterie” boards. According to industry reporting, the canned sardine market is “experiencing steady expansion due to rising global demand for shelf-stable, nutrient-rich seafood.” Sardines ostensibly offer an affordable and low-emissions protein option, but what does this cutesy fish trend overlook?
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What was your first job as a journalist?

National columnist for Canada's top publication for young professionals, Notable.ca.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Only for fun.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter.