West Island Women’s Shelter gala helps survivors get back on their feet
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
The West Island Women’s Shelter aims to eliminate conjugal violence and its impact on women and children. Continue reading
Domestic Abuse
B.C. government pledges to build 280 new homes for women and children fleeing domestic violence
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan announced plans on Thursday to build 12 projects around the province as part of the Women’s Transition Housing Fund. Continue reading
Edmonton non-profit seeks household items to support victims of family violence
A non-profit organization aimed at helping women and children who have experienced family violence is holding a fundraising shower Sunday. Continue reading
Peterborough man accused of assaulting a woman with a lemon
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
An alleged domestic assault occurred early Sunday. Continue reading
LGBTQ Canadians disproportionately affected by violence according to Stats Canada survey
By Colton Praill Morning News Weather & Traffic Anchor/Reporter
“Increasingly, we’re seeing much more LGTBQ visibility, but often with that visibility we see the backlash, so we’ll see spikes of violence and discrimination” Continue reading
Sask. Domestic Violence Death Review calls for broad-based strategies to address high violence rates
By David Baxter Reporter
Saskatchewan has the highest rate of domestic partner violence among the provinces. The Domestic Violence Death Review Panel has put forward 19 recommendations aimed at starting to reduce that figure. Continue reading
Bradford woman charged with assault after domestic dispute turned physical
A Bradford woman has been charged with assault after a domestic dispute with her husband on May 8 became physical. Continue reading
South Simcoe police charge man in Innisfil with assaulting his girlfriend
South Simcoe police arrested a 24-year-old Cameron man in Innisfil, after a woman contacted them alleging she had been physically and sexually assaulted. Continue reading
Opposition and government continue to debate best steps to help domestic violence victims
By David Baxter Reporter
Paid days off or Clare’s Law? The government and opposition debate the next best step to handle Saskatchewan’s high rate of domestic abuse. Continue reading
New Brunswick to increase funding for transition houses
The province announced on Monday that the 2018-19 budget for transition homes will increase by 11 per cent to just over $3.3 million. Continue reading
