Intimate Partner Violence
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‘I told her she was loved’: Witness recounts horrific attack that killed Kelowna motherBailey McCourt's ex-husband, James Plover, is charged with second degree murder and scheduled to make a court appearance on Friday.CanadaJul 9
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Advocates, families of victims amplify calls for change after Kelowna woman’s death"For every woman killed, there are thousands more living in fear," said Angela Marie MacDougall, executive director with Battered Women's Support Services.CanadaJul 8
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211 launches new N.B. services for victims of gender-based and intimate partner violenceNew Brunswick's 211 service is partnering with United Way Moncton to promote its support service for people who are victims of gender-based violence.CanadaJun 29
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Ontario assault deemed intimate partner violence by policeA Collingwood man is facing multiple charges related to an assault deemed intimate partner violence by Ontario Provincial Police.CrimeJun 20
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Ford government again refuses to declare intimate partner violence an epidemicOn Thursday, the government rejected a call to declare intimate partner violence and epidemic but restarted a committee which had been studying the topic since last year.PoliticsJun 6
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How one Fredericton shelter is supporting Indigenous IPV survivorsGignoo Transition House in Fredericton supports intimate partner violence survivors from around the New Brunswick -- with a focus on culture and community.CanadaMay 27
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Gender-based violence: N.S. committee hears distressing testimony from mother of fourA Nova Scotia legislative committee heard disturbing testimony from a mother who described how her spouse allegedly subjected them to harassment while police, courts did not help.CanadaMay 14
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A Canadian charity is trying to help people leave abusive relationships — safelyA national charity is trying to make a difference — one box at a time — when it comes to intimate partner violence. Here's how it's helping people in New Brunswick.CanadaMay 13
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‘Am I going to be believed?’ What IPV support workers in N.B. are hearing from survivorsThose who work with intimate partner violence cases say not only are the number of cases on the rise, but so too is the complexity of each case.CanadaMay 9
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The urgent problem of intimate partner violence and how New Brunswick plans to respondThe Minister responsible for Women's Equality says she is focused on supporting those who have experienced intimate partner violence.CanadaMay 3
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