Hi, I'm Emma.
I'm a journalist based in Ottawa, Ont., passionate about science and environmental reporting. Right now, I'm working as a digital communications intern with the Global Entrepreneurship Network and finishing up the last leg of my degree at Carleton University's school of journalism.
My Latest Work
Entrepreneur Spotlight: How one grocery store in the Philippines is giving products’ packaging a second chance – and a third, and a fourth
When Ma.Leonelle de Leon-Sandoval was a kid, milk came in glass containers. Decades later, it's what inspired her to launch her business.
Entrepreneur Spotlight: How Bhutan’s first-ever recycling initiative is paving the way to a sustainable future
When Rikesh Gurung traveled from Bhutan to India for school in 2003, he expected to return home with an education – and he came back with much more.
Wave goodbye to coral reefs: New science suggests Hawaii’s tourists are loving these vulnerable ocean ecosystems to death
Hawaii’s visitors love coral reefs, but some scientists say that love may be doing more harm than good.
Exploring The Rooftop Garden: Ottawa book launch showcases author’s debut novel
Journalist and author Menaka Raman-Wilms shares the inspiration behind her debut novel and how she wrote it at a coffee shop in Ottawa.
Ontario lake among finalists as scientists prepare to mark onset of the Anthropocene Epoch
Tiny Crawford Lake, near Milton, Ont., could soon be known as the place where the Anthropocene Epoch began.
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Ottawa-based stem cell therapy offers treatment for newborn lung disease: A shining hope for the future of preterm births
BPD affects thousands of premature babies every year. Ottawa researchers may have a cure.
Home for the holidays, amid enduring childhood triggers for my OCD
A trip home during the holidays brings back moments from the past when my obsessive-compulsive disorder was gradually coming into focus.
Beyond books: Digital is great, but many Ottawa library users welcome return of in-person services
With digital library services on the rise, many Ottawa residents still value libraries as places to gather.
The Red Bird is Live: Local musicians welcome new venue to Ottawa’s music scene
Red Bird Live, a new music venue in Old Ottawa South, hosts live performances, music lessons and weekly events to give local artists the spotlight.
OC Transpo to review inspection, enforcement system for tracking bus, LRT fare payments
With just two special constables on staff to very rider payments, OC Transpo may soon change its fare validation methods.
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Needle in a haystack: Why are supervised consumption sites so hard to find?
Supervised consumption sites are few and far between. For people like Johnny Levesque, this can be deadly.