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Calgary firefighters’ ‘Hot Stuff’ calendar officially retiringIt's the end of an era for a decades old charitable initiative. This is the last year for the Calgary firefighters' 'Hot Stuff' calendar. Here's why the legacy project is retiring.FeaturesJun 29, 2023
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Defeated BC Liberal candidate blasts sexist ‘double standard’ in party leadership'Listening to Wilkinson throw me under the bus, I experienced what many women in our organization have experienced — a double standard between the treatment of men and women,' wrote Jane Thornthwaite.PoliticsNov 14, 2020
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‘I am sorry’: BC Liberal incumbent responds after making sexist joke about BC NDP’s Bowinn Ma'The evening was supposed to be a funny evening. In my particular case, the jokes were out of place, I shouldn't have done them,' North Vancouver-Seymour candidate Jane Thornthwaite said.PoliticsOct 11, 2020
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‘Sexist’: BC Liberals take fire over leaked Zoom video mocking NDP’s Bowinn MaThe leaked video from a roast of retiring MLA Ralph Sultan has prompted accusations of sexism and calls for an apology.PoliticsOct 11, 2020
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London mayor calls out ‘messages of sexism, misogyny’ at fake homecomingThis story contains details some readers may find offensive. Discretion is advised.CanadaOct 1, 2019
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Sign outside Calgary pub called ‘offensive and disgusting’On Wednesday, a sandwich board read, 'Guys, no shirt, no service. Ladies no shirt no charge.'FeaturesSep 27, 2018
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Would-be upskirter thwarted after his shoe camera explodesA Wisconsin man's plan to secretly take videos up women's skirts blew up in spectacular fashion when his shoe camera exploded.CrimeJun 27, 2018
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New Brunswick minister calls out Opposition over ‘sexist’ remarksSeniors and Long-Term Care Minister Lisa Harris opened Tuesday’s legislative assembly by bringing attention to comments made recently by Opposition members that she felt were sexist towards herself and another female minister.PoliticsMay 2, 2017
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Calgary Sun apologizes to health minister for ‘Wait Watchers’ headlineThe Calgary Sun has issued an apology to Health Minister Sarah Hoffman after an ill-worded headline appeared to poke fun at her weight.PoliticsJan 5, 2017
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‘The Apprentice’ cast, crew say Donald Trump rated contestants by size of their breastsIn his years as a reality TV boss on "The Apprentice," Donald Trump repeatedly demeaned women with sexist language, according to show insiders who said he rated female contestants by the size of their breasts.EntertainmentOct 3, 2016
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