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Star reporter Moira Welsh's 'The Astonishing Lives of Older Women' among finalists for $70K Balsillie Prize

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Mohibuddin, S. (2026, September 29). Star reporter Moira Welsh's 'The Astonishing Lives of Older Women' among finalists for $70K Balsillie Prize. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/star-reporter-moira-welsh-s-the-astonishing-lives-of-older-women-among-finalists-for-70k-balsillie-prize/article_4491ec0b-0e6d-4abb-babb-ba18df5eb3cb.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-29 · by Samm Mohibuddin

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Moira Welsh, a political reporter at the Toronto Star, is one of five finalists for the $70,000 Balsillie Prize for her book "The Astonishing Lives of Older Women: How to Create Pleasure over Peril in Peak Longevity." The prize recognizes nonfiction books that influence policy debates. Welsh's work focuses on the challenges and opportunities faced by women as they age, addressing issues such as financial security and health care.
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Toronto Star political reporter Moira Welsh is among the five finalists for the 2026 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy, a prestigious annual award that recognizes nonfiction books advancing policy debates relevant to Canadians. The prize comes with a $70,000 award; runners-up receive $7,500. Welsh's book, "The Astonishing Lives of Older Women: How to Create Pleasure over Peril in Peak Longevity," explores the lives of women as they age, focusing on issues such as finances, health, and loneliness. The jury noted that her work highlights both the promise and peril of aging, particularly the financial vulnerability faced by those relying on Old Age Security and the Canada Pension Plan. Welsh's book aims to shift the narrative around growing old from a time of peril to one of pleasure.

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Toronto Star political reporter Moira Welsh is among the five finalists for the prestigious 2026 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy, awarded annually to a nonfiction book that advances and influences policy debates on a wide range of social, political, economic, or cultural topics relevant to Canadians.
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2026-09-29 · Toronto Star
Star reporter Moira Welsh's 'The Astonishing Lives of Older Women' among finalists for $70K Balsillie Prize · assertive framing

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Toronto Star political reporter Moira Welsh is among the five finalists for the prestigious 2026 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy, awarded annually to a nonfiction book that advances and influences policy debates on a wide range of social, political, economic, or cultural topics relevant to Canadians. asserted
that → award → Canadians
The award comes with a $70,000 prize; runners-up receive $7,500. asserted
runners → come → 7,500
Welsh was nominated for ”The Astonishing Lives of Older Women: How to Create Pleasure over Peril in Peak Longevity,” which examines what growing old looks like for women, including issues around finances, relationships, health, housing and loneliness. asserted
growing → nominate → finances
The jury said the book explores both the “promise and peril” of growing older as a woman, highlighting the financial vulnerability faced by those who depend on Old Age Security and the Canada Pension Plan. asserted
who → say → Security
Welsh, who works at the Star’s Queen’s Park bureau, has co-authored investigations that won three National Newspaper Awards and a Michener Award for Public Service Journalism. asserted
that → work → Journalism
The other nominations for the Balsillie Prize are: "Under Assault: Interference and Espionage in China's Secret War Against Canada," by Dennis Molinaro, who tackles foreign interference involving China. asserted
who → tackle → China
Rick Westhead's "We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada's Troubles Hockey Culture," which examines sexual assault allegations and the hazing culture prevalent in Canadian hockey. asserted
which → breed → hockey
Winter’s book takes readers to the front lines of Canadian wildfires and examines their causes and growing frequency whilst addressing preventive measures. asserted
book → take → measures
And ”The Age of Extraction: How Tech Platforms Conquered the Economy and Threaten Our Future Prosperity,” by Tim Wu, a professor at Columbia University, explores the rise of tech platforms and how they are a machine for collecting data, money and our attention. asserted
they → conquer → data
The winner of the 2026 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy will be announced Nov. 24. asserted
winner → announce → Policy
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