Gender-based Violence

• Men and women in Simcoe County to rock their high heels for a good cause

  It’s that time of year when wearing a pair of heels and going for a walk will make a big difference for women and children fleeing violence in the Barrie area.

  Canada

  Sep 6
  
• Lethbridge post-secondary institutions adopt new tool to report sexual violence

  The online platform has already been implemented by other schools in Canada and aims to support victims of sexual and gender-based violence.

  Canada

  Sep 1
  
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• Is it sexual assault to secretly record consensual sex? Ottawa case sparks debate

  The federal government added a Criminal Code charge for the non-consensual sharing of intimate images online, and some provincial legislatures have changed laws.

  Canada

  Aug 17
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• Hamilton set to officially declare gender-based violence an ‘epidemic’

  Hamilton politicians are supporting a motion to join close to 50 municipalities across Ontario that consider domestic and intimate partner violence to be an 'epidemic.'

  Canada

  Aug 15
• Saskatchewan, federal governments ink deal to end gender-based violence

  The federal and provincial governments announced the signing of a bilateral agreement that would see Saskatchewan receive $20.3 million over the next four years. 

  Health

  Jul 25
• Manitoba’s joint partnership with the feds hopes to tackle gender-based violence

  Millions of dollars from a joint partnership between the Manitoba and federal governments are slated to be used in supporting the implementation of a national action plan.

  Canada

  Jul 25
• B.C. to create new policing standards for sexual assault, boost support services

  The new policing standards will apply to all police forces across B.C. and take effect in 2024, with investigations receiving greater oversight.

  Crime

  Jul 24
• Intimate partner violence results in charges in Wellington North

  Police said a victim was treated for minor injuries in hospital after an incident of intimate partner violence in Wellington North. OPP say one person faces charges.

  Crime

  Jul 7
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• Ottawa expanding security program for at-risk institutions to shelters

  A federal program that helps community institutions make safety-related improvements is being expanded to shelters for victims of gender-based violence.

  Canada

  Jun 28
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• ‘Wheels of justice have turned slowly’: Sentencing for Vernon killer delayed until Friday

  Shaun Ross Wiebe, 45, was scheduled for sentencing in the manslaughter death of Heather Barker Monday but the matter was put back four days.

  Crime

  Jun 5