Sanam Islam

Freelance journalist/writer in the GTA. Words in @GlobeandMail @TorontoStar @Chatelaine, @TorontoLife & more.

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

Classes have begun, but many international graduate and PhD students still haven’t received their study permits because of extra screening. Li Zhen, who’s one of 25 students suing the government, told me he’s so stressed that he’s barely sleeping and seeing a psychologist.

[Maclean’s Magazine @macleans]

A Ph.D. hopeful quit his job and prepared to move from China to Montreal. Months later, he's still trapped in Canada’s visa backlog. https://t.co/J70eLKPnRr

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

It was really interesting to chat to Aaisha Memon, a mom of four from Dubai, about how cultural differences in Canada forced her to rethink the way she parented. #Immigration #newcomer #culture #dubai #pakistan

[Maclean’s Magazine @macleans]

In Dubai, Aisha Memnon enforced rigid rules on her children. In Canada, she realized that would just push them away. https://t.co/HqraCe8lgO

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

A @pewresearch survey found 71 percent of single women—unmarried, widowed and divorced—above the age of 40 aren't interested in coupling up. I interviewed 3 inspiring women for @Chatelaine to find out why. For author @christineestima, it's about freedom. https://t.co/dJr28JP7v4

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

Loved my editing intensive experience at @Chatelaine, where I had the opportunity to assign and edit a longform feature. Journalist @oliviastren does an incredible job of covering the big business of menopause in a funny and insightful way. Read it here: https://t.co/aGyIPad8Nr

[The Walrus @thewalrus]

Why are cancer diagnoses rising among people under 50?

Some point to the high-fat diets, sedentary lifestyles, increased environmental hazard exposure of today’s young adults—the impact of which experts can’t ignore. @SanamIslam explores:

https://t.co/rzPLIw4pte

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

As a former international student who has built a life in Canada, I think the government should recognize the value of foreign students rather than targeting them. Here's my op-ed in @TheSpec https://t.co/JOZj0xq02G #internationalstudents #labourshortage #universities

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

In my latest article for @BroadviewMag, I took a deeper look at Canada’s first anti-human trafficking program for the Muslim community.
@SakeenahCanada

[Broadview Magazine @BroadviewMag]

“There’s a lot of denial in our community about trafficking,” says Sakeenah Canada anti-human trafficking program coordinator Sumayyah Mahmood. “...The community is not ready to talk about it at all.”

https://t.co/4ocg3yN1wJ

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

Thrilled to be selected for @Chatelaine's editing intensive program! Looking forward to learning from @ericalenti @MaureenHalushak and the rest of the team!

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

I wrote my first piece for @Todaysparent about how to keep kids safe on their e-scooters! Thanks Dr. @ajmiklea and @valsmithbracken for sharing your expert advice. #Scooters #Escooters #RoadSafety #teens #kids

[Today's Parent @Todaysparent]

E-scooter-related ER visits are on the rise. Here’s what you need to know.
#EScooterSafety #UrbanMobility #PublicHealth

https://t.co/KB5Cvv76UH

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

In light of the current far-right events taking place in the U.K., it's worth checking out lawyer @omeraziz12's insights about the growth of fascism in Canada. Resharing my interview with him for
@BroadviewMag
. #fascism #Right_Politics #democracy #discrimination

[Broadview Magazine @BroadviewMag]

Author and lawyer @omeraziz12 spoke to Broadview about the roots of far-right ideologies, the impact of fascism on democracy and what it would take to curb the rise of fascism in Canada.

Read the full Q&A here 👇
https://t.co/MG5T6hrCs8

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

@omeraziz12 shared some great insights about the growth of fascism during our interview for @BroadviewMag.
#fascism #Right_Politics #democracy #discrimination

[Broadview Magazine @BroadviewMag]

Author and lawyer @omeraziz12 spoke to Broadview about the roots of far-right ideologies, the impact of fascism on democracy and what it would take to curb the rise of fascism in Canada.

Read the full Q&A here 👇
https://t.co/MG5T6hrCs8

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

I recently had the opportunity to interview the first female CEOs appointed at major Canadian companies for @cdnbiz. Thank you @Klschmitt1Kelly at @Benevity and Meghan Roach at @ROOTS for sharing your very interesting and inspirational stories!

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

Almost half of Canadians have a chronic illness, but many still hesitate to disclose that information at work. My latest article for @globeandmail explores how a new platform is planning to help them, and how workplaces can be more supportive.
@julietmafua @iwhresearch

[The Globe and Mail @globeandmail]

Thriving while sick: Mentorship platform helps chronically ill workers navigate workplace issues https://t.co/v3ja1EPxVK

[Dr. Paula Gordon @DrPaulaGordon]

Great resources for women in 🇨🇦 without a family doctor or NP.
Including tips for assertive self-advocacy when needed. https://t.co/GX7bGacvqp

[Jennie Dale @jenniedale24]

Too many women in the 40s are being denied mammo requisitions even though ~17 % of breast cancers happen in the 40s and ~80 % of those diagnosed don’t have a family history of breast cancer. Thanks @sanamislam @Chatelaine for the interview https://t.co/o9UKQ5xycn @CFPC_e

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

Love this, and can’t wait to see what he does with it!

[Zeteo @zeteo_news]

Exciting Announcement 🎉 Award-winning journalist @mehdirhasan unveils Zeteo, a new independent media venture that promises to challenge double standards, give you unfiltered news, and always seek the truth. Join us now: https://t.co/NjcwQzDiUv #Zeteo #Journalism

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

My story on the growth of Islam, Sikhism and Hinduism in Canada made it to the top 3 most-read stories this year!

[Broadview Magazine @BroadviewMag]

We were curious to see what stories piqued your interest this year, as your feedback helps shape our coverage year after year. We’ve compiled a list of our most popular stories of 2023.

https://t.co/B6LIs6QnWM

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

Setting boundaries can be tricky at the best of times, but doing it with family members of a different generation requires extra sensitivity. In my latest feature for @besthealthmag I talk to the experts about how to do it. https://t.co/4owvBkir9R @melissa_urban

[densebreastscanada @densebreastscdn]

Thank you @Chatelaine @SanamIslam for examining the increasing incidence of breast cancer in younger women. Thank you @JeanSeely @wilcox_sherryl Louise Yang for your voices. https://t.co/qbylzzXmC8

[Sanam Islam @SanamIslam]

Proud to have worked on this timely and important story for @Chatelaine! Thanks @ericalenti.
#breastcancer #cancer #screening #earlyonset

[Erica Lenti @ericalenti]

Anecdotally, I’ve been hearing a lot of stories about people being diagnosed with breast cancer in the last few years. For @Chatelaine, @SanamIslam finds there’s research that shows breast cancer diagnoses are on the rise among younger people. Here’s why: https://t.co/BgzRECH2wp