B.C. Human Rights Tribunal rules in favour of transgender politician
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Morgane Oger was the first person who identified as transgender to run for election in B.C.’s legislature. Continue reading
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Peterborough activist Rosemary Ganley to receive YMCA Peace Medal
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Rosemary Ganley recently served on the G7 council on issues of gender equality. Continue reading
Peterborough remembers tireless poverty advocate Carol Winter
By Sarah Deeth Videographer
To many, she was the face of kindness and compassion. Carol Winter died Thursday morning at her home. She was 75. Jason Blowe said he’s known Winter for decades; He credits her for helping him find a home when he came to Peterborough. “The world would be a better place, if everybody was like that… Continue reading
‘War of the Woods’ activist encouraged by current environmental passion
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A woman who became the face of the fight to protect B.C.’s old growth forests more than two decades ago says she’s encouraged by the current show of passion to protect the province’s natural resources. Continue reading
Mischief charge against Ontario woman who gave water to slaughter-bound pigs dismissed
Activist Anita Krajnc has been found not guilty of mischief. Continue reading
Black Lives Matter activist dead from apparent suicide at Ohio statehouse
A prominent Black Lives Matter activist has reportedly lost his life to suicide on the steps of the Ohio statehouse Monday night. Continue reading
Afghan female activists face increased violence, threats: Amnesty International
Afghan women activists who are working to improve the human rights situation in their country face increased violence, including threats, sexual assault and assassinations, Amnesty International said Tuesday. Continue reading
Kenyan elephant activist wants an ivory arrest
A conservationist is urging Kenya’s police to arrest what her group says is the “ivory kingpin” of Kenya. Continue reading
IOC presses Sochi organizers over 3-year sentence for activist
The IOC has asked Russian authorities to clarify why an activist who criticized the environmental impact of Olympic construction in Sochi has been sentenced to 3 years in prison. Continue reading