Nellie McClung

• Simons apologizes after naming bra in new lingerie line after Beverley McLachlin, former chief justice

  Canadian fashion brand Simons is apologizing for a new line of lingerie the company named after trailblazing Canadian women, including former chief justice Beverley McLachlin.

  Canada

  Sep 17, 2018
  
• Shattering Glass: What would Nellie McClung think of women’s rights in 2018?

  "I am very hopeful but there's still a lot of work to be done," McClung's great-granddaughter explained.

  Mar 9, 2018
  
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• Top 10 most influential Canadians

  Here's a look at 10 important and influential Canadians (or groups of Canadians), in no particular order.

  Canada

  Jun 14, 2017
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• Ottawa lists 29 women who should have buildings named for them

  Women's rights activist Nellie McClung and former Supreme Court justice Bertha Wilson are among 29 prominent Canadian women the federal government thinks should have buildings named in their honour.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2016
• Nellie McClung top female face to appear on new Canadian bill; poll

  Canadians will see a new face in their wallets in 2018 and the latest public opinion poll conducted by the Angus Reid Institute indicates Canadians prefer Nellie McClung.

  May 19, 2016
• Activist Nellie McClung should be first Canadian woman on banknote: poll

  Famous Five activist Nellie McClung is the No. 1 choice to become the first Canadian woman on the face of one of the country's banknotes, according to a recent online survey.

  Canada

  May 19, 2016
• Challenges remain 100 years after women won the right to vote in Alberta

  Politics have, no doubt, come a long way since 1916. In those days, women like the historic Famous Five, were gathering at Nellie McClung’s Calgary home, fighting to secure the right for women in Alberta to vote.

  Education

  Apr 19, 2016
• POLL: Canadian women with B.C. roots who could be on the 2018 banknote

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau marked International Women's Day by announcing that finally there will be a Canadian woman on a Canadian banknote.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2016
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• Manitoba Conservatives call for Nellie McClung to be put on banknote

  Manitoba's Conservative leader is advocating to put suffragette Nellie McClung's picture on a banknote.

  Politics

  Jan 28, 2016
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• Canadians reflect on the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote in Manitoba

  A century later and Manitobans are still inspired by women, like Nellie McClung, who stood up for their right to vote.

  Jan 28, 2016