New York debates whether ‘Fearless Girl’ statue should stay
The statue, meant to be a temporary art exhibit, faces an April 2 deadline Continue reading
International Women’s Day
‘Took my breath away’: Halifax woman reflects on Daughters of the Vote
As young women from across the country sat down in the House of Commons on International Women’s Day, a Halifax university student took her seat at the front of the house – in the Speaker’s chair. Continue reading
Quebec weekly removes cartoon depicting premier stoning former colleague
Quebec premier Philippe Couillard says he found the cartoon in poor taste. Continue reading
Alberta Aviation Museum honours 2 pioneering women in aviation
As part of the worldwide celebration of Women of Aviation Week, the museum celebrated Hazel Fausak and Lois Argue, who didn’t let a male-dominated field keep them from signing up to serve. Continue reading
‘Law needs Feminism Because’ forum takes place in Montreal
By Felicia Parrillo Reporter
A forum bringing together law students, lawyers and legal professionals from across Canada was held in Montreal. The aim of which was to examine why the law needs feminism. Continue reading
University of Alberta student makes impassioned speech about Islamophobia in House of Commons
A University of Alberta student received a standing ovation in the House of Commons earlier this week following her impassioned speech denouncing Islamophobia in Canada. Continue reading
Women’s Day fundraiser for women’s support groups in Kelowna
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The Kelowna Women’s Shelter and Elizabeth Fry Society celebrated International Women’s Day Wednesday with a fundraiser. Continue reading
Trudeau confronted about electoral reform on International Women’s Day
For International Women’s Day, one woman says she doesn’t want the government to forget about electoral reform. Continue reading
New Brunswick joins in on global discussion for pay equity, abortion access for IWD
As women come together Wednesday to talk about the progress made over the last several decades and where things still need to go, those in New Brunswick are discussing what issues are still facing women in the province. Continue reading
Saskatchewan companies find benefit in gender diverse workplaces
By Joel Senick Reporter and Weekend Co-Anchor
One Saskatchewan company talks about its gender diversity on International Women’s Day. Continue reading
