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The number of domestic violence cases continues to grow in Alberta and more support is needed. To help a new longer term, a transitional housing facility for survivors called Eileen’s Place has opened in Morinville. Jaclyn Kucey has the details.

On the fourth anniversary of the worst mass shooting in Canadian history, Nova Scotia’s justice minister is facing scrutiny – and some opposition calls to resign – for his comments on domestic violence. As Megan King reports, the minister’s words even prompted a response from the premier.

Advocacy groups are saying they are appalled by remarks made by Nova Scotia Justice Minister Brad Johns regarding gender-based violence on the anniversary of the Nova Scotia mass shooting. Despite the minister’s apology, they say that’s not enough and are calling for a resignation. Amber Fryday reports.

A new report from the University of Calgary suggests more focus is needed on men’s behaviour when it comes to preventing domestic violence. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports.

Nova Scotians mourn and remember the lives lost on the 4th anniversary of the mass shooting, the province’s Justice minister is in hot waters after his comments on the severity of domestic violence, and a new beer vending machine is brewing up interest and controversy.

A snowfall warning has ended for the City of Calgary as crews continue to clean up. A new report suggest more focus is needed on men’s behaviour when it comes to preventing domestic violence. A non-profit is defending itself after a hospital patient was discharged and taken to stay at a hotel.

On Tuesday, a woman was killed outside of a Calgary elementary school in what police are describing as a domestic incident. Sheila Graham with the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters joins Global News Calgary to discuss the increased demand for domestic violence support.

The murder of a Calgary woman by her estranged husband continues to raise questions after it was revealed the man had multiple run-ins with police and the justice system. As Adam MacVicar reports, officials are now recommending a review of the case.

One woman is dead after a disturbing case of domestic violence outside a Calgary elementary school on Tuesday. Sarah Offin has more on this story

Alberta domestic violence shelters and services are seeing an increase in demand, but experts say help is available to those who need it. Adam MacVicar reports.

A police investigation after a Pro-Palestinian demonstration outside Toronto’s Mount Sinai Hospital. A grieving family speaks out after a deadly case of domestic violence. And, the province making life easier for car owners – we’ll explain.

The murders of Amanda Clearwater, her three children, Bethany, Jayven, and Isabella Manoakeesick, and her niece Myah-Lee Gratton, have ignited calls for the government to help people fleeing domestic violence. Marney Blunt looks at what advocates say needs to be done to make sure a similar tragedy never happens again.

Finding medical help can be difficult in rural and remote parts of Canada. Now the federal government is increasing student loan forgiveness for medical and nursing students if they choose to work in these areas. Why health-care workers say the solution is more complicated than just money. The murders of Amanda Clearwater, her three children,...

A coalition of women’s rights groups in Quebec is calling on the federal and provincial governments to ban the term “parental alienation” in family law cases. As Global’s Elizabeth Zogalis, reports they say the term has no scientific basis, is sexist and undermines victims of domestic violence.

Calgary police are recommending a review of a domestic violence case following the city’s latest homicide. Water main breaks become a problem as Calgary emerges from a deep freeze. Friends and family remember a man who was killed in a collision with a snowplow.

Reactions continued to pour in on Wednesday following a domestic incident that left a woman dead. Alberta domestic violence shelters and services are seeing an increase in demand, but experts say help is available to those who need it. A snowfall in Calgary made for some dicey driving conditions.

There have been 19,000 domestic violence crisis calls so far this year and an increase in women and children needing to stay in shelters or hotels.

The latest statistics from Alberta’s domestic violence shelters paint a bleak picture – the numbers are trending in the wrong direction. As Sarah Ryan reports, not only is the number of victims requesting help up, but tens of thousands are also being turned away.

Bill C-21, the new federal gun control legislation, is set to become law after final passage by the Senate. Gun control advocates see it as an important step in the effort to save lives, particularly in cases of domestic violence. But as Global’s Phil Carpenter reports, there are still serious concerns.

Gender-based violence has been increasing in the Edmonton area. Jan Reimer, the executive director of the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters, joined Phil Darlington to speak about the ways our Give Me Shelter campaign helps women and children fleeing domestic violence this holiday season.