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Alex Cyr

The Walrus

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My Generation Is the First to Believe That Aging—and Perhaps Dying—Is Optional

Longevity influencers promise to extend our lives with a mix of evidence and shady science. I’m willing to give it a try

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The Walrus

Alex Cyr

Construction technologists will support Canada’s massive building spree

It’s clear Canada needs more houses, but who will build them—and how—is less apparent. The federal government’s budget includes a plan to...

17.01.2026 20

Macleans

Alex Cyr

The Best of 2025: Maclean’s Top 10 Trade-War Stories

Trump’s wildly erratic, utterly unreasonable trade war has wreaked havoc on our small businesses, travel plans and collective blood pressure. Over...

17.12.2025 10

Macleans

Alex Cyr

How To Become A Skilled Tradesperson

From out-of-reach real estate prices to urban highways gorged with vehicles, it’s clear that Canada is outgrowing its infrastructure faster than we...

27.11.2025 20

Macleans

Alex Cyr

Nervous About Crossing the Border? You Should Be.

The town of Blaine, Washington, is within eyesight of the Peace Arch border crossing—one of the busiest ports of entry along the Canada-U.S....

22.05.2025 10

Macleans

Alex Cyr