Alison Motluk
Alison Motluk is a Toronto-based freelance writer, who writes mainly about science and health. Her work has been recognized by eight National Magazine Awards.
5 stories
The Killing of the Science Centre
The 55-year old museum shuttered without warning one Friday in June. Then devastated staff were given four months to dismantle it. A former employee on the last days of a beloved institution.
Everything You Need to Know About School Trustees
We don’t elect people to oversee any other specific public service. But maybe we should?
The Gigification of Health Care
During the pandemic, health care workers have flocked to apps like Staffy for temp work. What happens when nurses are hired like Uber drivers?
Why Haven’t Primary Care Doctors Been Part of the Vaccine Rollout?
Sometime soon, responsibility for vaccinations in Toronto will need to shift to primary care doctors. Is there a plan?
Elderly, Confused, and Under Arrest
As more and more seniors with dementia become entangled with the law, how can the justice system adapt?