Katharine Reid (She/Her)

I’m an Ontario-based freelance writer, editor and communications professional. My specialty is using storytelling to distill complex content and raise awareness and support for the wonderful organizations I seek to serve.


My work usually focuses on health, literacy, sustainable living, nature, travel and the environment. I have an equal love for reported pieces and first-person narratives. I'm also easily pulled into discussions of women's issues, especially as they intersect with healthcare, motherhood, parenting, body image, diet culture and the mental/emotional load.


On that note, if you need me, I will be over here doing the things that bring me joy: Writing, reading, learning.


Bylines: Toronto Star, CBC, Rewilding Mag, Asparagus Magazine, Canadian Traveller, Explore, She Does the City, Best Health, Reader's Digest, City's First Readers.

Toronto Star •

Historic sites, vintage shops and island cruising: What to do in Kingston — including chef-approved picks

Kingston, Ont., is a city that wears its history proudly in every weathered stone wall, while also exuding the youthful spirit of a university town. About a three-hour drive from Toronto, this was once (briefly) Canada’s capital, and a sense of the past endures in its 19th-century limestone architecture, its numerous national historic sites and even its literary connections; legends like Robertson Davies and Margaret Atwood found inspiration here.The city can boast about having Ontario’s oldest...
Insider •

I unfollowed all momfluencers on social media. They were making me feel like a bad mom.

Momfluencers are turning their followers into customers, in what the Center on Digital Culture and Society at Penn's Annenberg School for Communication calls a multimillion-dollar industry. One that often involves aspirational bread-making and happily nurturing many neutrally-clad "littles," all with a smile and the impression of ease. That parenting is easy, simple, and aesthetically pleasing are just some of the false impressions this particular brand of influencer gives.
Shedoesthecity •

6 Toronto workshops to help you lead a a more eco-friendly life

If you want your day-to-day life to be more eco-friendly, there are a few simple ways to start. Shopping secondhand, joining a farm share, cycling instead of driving and eating more vegetarian meals are all simple ways to reduce your carbon footprint. But if you want to take your eco-living a step further, you’re in luck: Toronto is full of joyful and encouraging spaces to gain more eco-friendly skills.
Rewilding Magazine •

How to Rewild: 10 Ways to Take Action

From writing letters to supporting wildlife corridors, these ideas will help you make a difference in ways both large and small. It’s easy to dismiss your own efforts as pointless in the face of all the damage being done to the Earth and its creatures. But if you look in the right places, you’ll see the good being done too – and it is truly inspiring. We, collectively and as individuals, DO have the power to make the world a wilder place.
thestar.com •

Maple fudge, fall foliage, historic charm: This Ontario heritage conservation district is the perfect cosy getaway right now

Arriving on Unionville’s Main Street feels a bit like stepping back in time. The Victorian houses that line the periphery of this former village — first settled in 1794, and now officially part of Markham — are kept in pristine condition, retaining their original character and charm. The historic train station, built in 1871 and now a community centre, looks as though it’s ready to welcome a traveller from a bygone era.
Active For Life •

9 books that will get kids moving and exploring—from toddlers to teens

Despite our best efforts to get our kids to move their bodies, sometimes they need to be inspired by someone (or something) other than us. That’s where books come in. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of inspiring books—from rhyming dances for preschoolers to female empowerment for teens—to encourage kids to get out of their comfort zone, try something new, and move their bodies in a way that feels good to them. Check out these books next time your kids need a little movement inspiration.
Active For Life •

Outdoor adventure courses for kids across Canada

From tree-climbing to zip-lining and everything in between! If the adventurer in you is looking for some family-fun activities this summer, check out these outdoor adventure courses for kids (and adults!) across Canada. With locations in several cities across Ontario, Treetop Trekking (and Treewalk Village for all ages) is the perfect place for every family member to get active together in nature. At Treewalk Village, enter an Alice-in-Wonderland-esque world, where colourful treetop houses are
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