Pippa Norman
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writer | Vancouver |
English
About Pippa Norman
Pippa Norman is a reporter who regularly writes solutions-centred stories at the intersection of climate, business, agriculture and policy.
She currently works as a web editor/reporter at CityNews Vancouver, and a freelancer whose work has appeared in The Globe and Mail, Canada's National Observer, J-Source and Ottawa Magazine. Pippa is also a member of the Climate Disaster Project. Her work has been nominated for a Canadian Association of Journalists award and National Newspaper Award.
Pippa grew up in the Ottawa Valley. Now, she lives in Vancouver and escapes to the North Shore mountains to run whenever possible.
Pippa grew up in the Ottawa Valley. Now, she divides her time between Ottawa and North Vancouver.
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