A gender reveal stunt with 1,325 litres of pink water ended with a plane crash in Texas
Gender reveal stunts and their unintended and at-times devastating results have made the news multiple times over the last few years. Continue reading
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Manitoba government must offer gender neutral birth certificates: human rights adjudicator
Some other provinces have already adopted gender-neutral identity documents. Continue reading
Sask. women earn $4.88 less than men per hour: Statistics Canada
Saskatchewan women between the ages of 25 and 54 earned $4.88 less per hour compared to men in 2018, according to a recent report by Statistics Canada. Continue reading
Lethbridge launches first Women in STEM program in southern Alberta
Economic Development Lethbridge is launching southern Alberta’s first Women in STEM program this month. Continue reading
Research documents Calgarian’s journey of gender voice transition
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A Calgary research project that has turned into a theatrical performance is highlighting gender voice transition. The creators hope their journey amplifies change. Continue reading
Men’s or women’s? ‘Shoe store’ sheds light on genderqueer struggles
Regina artist’s ‘shoe store’ project sheds light on the adversity faced by genderqueer people when it comes to fashion. Continue reading
The lack of diversity in Canadian media is ‘hard to ignore’ — and the numbers prove it
Women of colour and Indigenous women are severely underrepresented, both on and behind the screen. Continue reading
New Brunswick adopts third gender marker for those who identify as non-binary
The province announced this week that it has adopted a third gender marker — (X) — as a non-binary gender identifier for birth certificates. Continue reading
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Study encourages Peterborough Police Service to adapt to reflect city’s diverse population
The study, conducted by Trent University students, included a voluntary, anonymous survey, which 122 of the 208 Peterborough police officers completed. Continue reading
Lawyer urges Vernon Law Courts to remove ‘lady barristers’ sign
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“It upset me because we are in 2019 — we shouldn’t have to be having these conversations about how people can be affected by signs on doors.” Continue reading