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Women in politics: Lethbridge marks 70th anniversary of 1st female city councillorExactly 70 years ago Friday, Lethbridge's first female alderman, now known as city councillor, claimed her seat in council chambers.FeaturesJan 7
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New report highlights women’s health ‘crisis’ in Alberta as a result of COVID-19Women in Alberta are experiencing serious health issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new report from the Alberta Women's Health Foundation.HealthNov 30, 2021
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Toronto company carves space for women in construction: ‘I want to see more women’Instead of trying to knock down doors, a Toronto woman opened her own, launching Ethelfox Construct Group, a construction company breaking down barriers for women in the trades.PerspectivesNov 20, 2021
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London man facing additional charges for harassing women near Western UniversityThe man in question is facing additional charges for the same offences for three separate incidents involving five women last week on or near the Western University’s campus.CrimeOct 27, 2021
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Advocates, organizations call for provincial plan to end Ontario’s ‘she-cession’'When the pandemic hit, we saw the labour force participation rates of mothers just plummet.'EconomyOct 26, 2021
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Afghan interpreter in Pakistan pleads with Ottawa to speed up visa processing'They are asking me, 'Please, what will happen to us? Please contact with IRCC,'' said a former Canadian Forces interpreter who escaped to Pakistan.WorldOct 1, 2021
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Gender parity expected in new Nova Scotia Progressive Conservative cabinetThe Progressive Conservative leader has said he will be looking to reach gender parity when he names his cabinet.PoliticsAug 30, 2021
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With so many women forced out of work during the pandemic, what will bring them back?Women across the country have been disproportionately impacted by pandemic job losses. Women's rights advocates say cheaper child care and flexibility will help bring them back.EconomyAug 26, 2021
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‘It’s devastating’: An Afghan family in Kingston share their grief over Taliban takeoverThe Taliban taking control of Afghanistan and forcing thousands to flee is impacting the mental and emotional health of an Afghan-Canadian family living in Kingston.CanadaAug 18, 2021
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Celebration held for Blackfoot Women’s Empowerment project in LethbridgeThe goal of the group is to create change while empowering Blackfoot women as entrepreneurs, giving them the resources to pursue financial security and freedom.PerspectivesJul 26, 2021
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