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Manitoba had the second highest rate of police-reported intimate partner and family violence among Canadian provinces in 2022. What is being done during this Domestic Violence Awareness Month to help Manitobans in a crisis?

About 44% of women aged 15 or older report experiencing violence in their intimate relationships. To continue the conversation and raise awareness about gender-based violence, CEO of Peel Children’s Aid Society, Mary Beth Moellenkamp, joins Ross Hull to discuss the collateral impacts and available resources.

The weather is getting cooler and that means Edmontonians will soon be bundling up to brave the cold. In November, a few brave souls will tackle the elements to support women and children facing domestic violence. Tyler Bichage and Jenna Allarie joined us on ‘Global News Morning’ to talk more about Chillin’ For Charity.

November is Family Violence Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take action against domestic violence. Legal Aid Alberta staff lawyer Gwen May joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to discuss how emergency protection orders can help those facing domestic violence.

Advocates say a new bill before the Manitoba legislature could have a big impact on the relationship survivors of domestic violence have with the court system.

Two in five Canadian women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime, with Saskatchewan reporting the highest rate in the country. With a look at some of the work being done to help support women in the Queen City, Brenden Purdy was joined by Executive Director at Regina Transition House Stephanie Taylor.

November marks Family Violence Awareness Month. Launching Nov. 4 is a new Alberta-wide campaign, working to build the skills and confidence of the public to help victims of domestic violence. Ashley Lim and Kaela Hendra joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton with all the details.

Ahead of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence, there is a campaign being launched in York Region to educate the public about the dangers of strangulation. It has been identified as one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence and one of the best predictors of homicide or femicide. Caryn Lieberman reports.

The president and CEO of Covered Bridge Chips was arrested on a charge of domestic violence assault in Maine. It’s caused one store owner to stop carrying the popular local brand. Suzanne Lapointe has more.

We find out more about the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk, a night under the stars to walk and talk about domestic violence.

Experts are saying that domestic violence is an epidemic growing rapidly across the country. As our Ben Low-On reports, concerns over the recent early release of a Vernon man may show others that the punishment is not a deterrent for these types of crimes.

Some Manitoba shelters supporting women and girls fleeing domestic violence say demand for their services has increased drastically in the last few years. Marney Blunt reports.

As gender-based violence continues to be a growing concern in Nova Scotia, access to support remains challenging. But one frontline organization is hoping a new government investment will help address the problem. Global’s Emma Convey reports.

Two suspicious deaths are being investigated in Vernon. Advocates say there has been an increase in domestic violence cases in the North Okanagan. Redevelopment could displace dozens of residents in the South Okanagan.

During a speech in London, Ont., Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre expressed his condolences to the family of Breanna Broadfoot, a teenage victim of domestic violence. Poilievre criticized the Liberals and NDP for implementing what he referred to as a “catch and release” justice system, which he claims allows repeat violent offenders to go free. Citing...

Air Canada is ordered to pay a Nova Scotia family more than $4,000 following a headache-filled trip, an off-duty nurse saves a young girl who got caught in a rip current, and a government investment supports people fleeing domestic violence.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday upheld a gun control law prohibiting people under a domestic violence restraining order from owning a gun. It’s the first Second Amendment case since the court expanded gun rights in 2022.

A new report shows that the number of children under youth protection services on the island of Montreal has increased. In many cases, negligence and domestic violence are to blame. Youth protection directors are struggling to keep up with the growing demand amid a labour shortage. Global’s Tim Sargeant reports.

A Quebec coroner is recommending more resources and education in order to prevent domestic violence in this province. This after an inquiry into the deaths of a mother, father and their two young children in 2019. The father killed his family before taking his own life. Advocates are reacting to the report with optimism but...

A new pilot project is being launched to help save lives and to help authorities better address intimate partner violence strangulation. The Montreal police and the Quebec Crown prosecutor’s office warn that a person who is assaulted in that way by their partner is at a far greater risk of being killed by them in...