Gender-based Violence

• Newfoundland and Labrador declares gender-based violence an epidemic

  The provincial government announced the move today, following in the footsteps of other jurisdictions including Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

  Canada

  May 27
  
• Gender-based violence costs B.C. $1.12B yearly, YWCA report says

  The report notes that B.C. has taken steps by implementing its Gender-Based Violence Action Plan among other initiatives,  but "gaps remain."

  Crime

  Apr 14
  
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• Saskatchewan invests additional $1.4 million in gender-based violence programming

  The SPCA is among nine other Saskatchewan-based organizations supported by the $1.4 million investment for gender-based violence programming.

  Canada

  Feb 17
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• Manitoba gender-based violence initiatives receive provincial, federal funding

  The Manitoba government says it's working to prevent gender-based violence with new provincial and federal funding, to the tune of $12.5 million.

  Politics

  Nov 26, 2025
• Nova Scotia establishes 25-member advisory committee on gender-based violence

  The Nova Scotia government has established a 25-member committee to advise the government on how to prevent gender-based violence.

  Canada

  Oct 30, 2025
• B.C. groups press federal minister on action against gender-based violence

  The organizations included groups from rural and remote B.C., sexual assault centres, inner city services and girls' rights advocates. 

  Crime

  Aug 26, 2025
• ‘Their injuries are being seen’: B.C. hospital’s new tool in fight against sex assault

  The hospital's Forensic Nursing Services team recently acquired a CortexFlo camera, which uses blue lighting to help identify injuries that may not be obvious to the naked eye.

  Health

  Aug 8, 2025
• 211 launches new N.B. services for victims of gender-based and intimate partner violence

  New Brunswick's 211 service is partnering with United Way Moncton to promote its support service for people who are victims of gender-based violence.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2025
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• Declare gender-based violence an ‘epidemic,’ B.C. review urges

  The review, conducted by lawyer Kim Stanton, makes numerous recommendations, including the appointment of an independent commissioner on gender-based violence. 

  Crime

  Jun 24, 2025
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• Victim of Kimberley, B.C. beating speaks out ahead of attacker’s sentencing

  Michelle Cubin survived a vicious beating that went on for close to six minutes last fall. Her attacker is due to be sentenced later this month.

  Crime

  May 23, 2025