Violence Against Women

• International audience expected for virtual International Women’s Day Breakfast

  The 21st edition of the annual breakfast is being held virtually this year for the first time as a result of the pandemic. The event is set to run from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Friday.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• Legault calls on men to stop violence against women as Quebec marks another 2 killings this week

  Quebec continued to see a surge in killings of women this week with another two deaths.

  Crime

  Mar 3
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• Advocates push Quebec government to increase social housing for victims of domestic violence

  The groups are calling on the government to fund the construction of 50,000 social housing units within the next five years.

  Politics

  Feb 28
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• Quebec’s BEI investigating woman’s death after she had reported threats made against her

  Authorities say the victim, 32, had called the Laval police department on Friday afternoon to report death threats made against her.

  Crime

  Feb 21
• Immigrant, refugee women face ‘complex barriers’ when accessing supports to escape domestic violence

  'Our organization has found itself facing increased demand for services from the immigrant and migrant women in our community.'

  Health

  Jan 29
• Final $10,000 Ironstone Impact donation goes to My Sister’s Place

  In celebration of the company’s 10-year anniversary, The Ironstone Building Company is donating $10,000 each week to local organizations that create an impact in London.

  Canada

  Dec 23, 2020
• London Abused Women’s Centre getting $200K to keep trafficking program going

  The London Abused Women’s Centre will be able to keep its human trafficking program running with the help a big funding boost from the federal government.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2020
• $100,000 prize will help Crossroads for Women expand domestic violence shelter

  Along with adding 10 beds for more women and girls fleeing domestic violence, the prize money will also be used to update the Moncton charity's food storage system.

  Canada

  Dec 10, 2020
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• Sophie Grégoire Trudeau on gender-based violence: ‘It’s possible to get out of the cycle’

  Sophie Grégoire Trudeau joins 'The Morning Show' to talk about the holidays, gender equality and her 16-day campaign to end gender-based violence.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 10, 2020
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• Okanagan College hosts online vigil against violence against women

  'We are shining the light on violence against women and children that is occurring today in our communities,' said Joan Ragsdale, regional dean of Okanagan College.

  Dec 8, 2020