SafeSpace London appeals for donations
As of Thursday, an online fundraiser had already surpassed the halfway mark toward its goal. Continue reading
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Provincial, federal government to support Indigenous, African Nova Scotian survivors of violence
Both are investing $1 million in Creating Communities of Care, a project to support survivors of gender-based violence in Halifax’s urban Indigenous and African Nova Scotian communities. Continue reading
Abbotsford unveils new modular housing unit for vulnerable women
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The building, dubbed Legacy Manor, was funded in part by the B.C. government, which invested $7.1 million in capital and construction costs. Continue reading
Halifax libraries join nationwide movement towards free menstrual products
The 14 branches have been discreetly providing the products for years to patrons who asked for them. Continue reading
Proposed ‘women-led’ housing & childcare facility in East Vancouver met with mixed reactions
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
The proposal is for a housing, childcare and services facility devoted to women, which would also be designed and built by women. Continue reading
Atlantic Canada pro-choice group seeing increase in volunteers in wake of U.S. abortion restrictions
Abortion Support Services Atlantic usually has a total of 30 volunteers available across the Maritimes, but now its volunteer number has grown to 60 in the last few months. Continue reading
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Lethbridge women gather at semi-annual conference to talk business
Ideas, support and empowerment were all on the agenda at the Women in Business conference in Lethbridge. Continue reading
1 more home for Edmonton family in need thanks to Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build week
By Margeaux Maron Community Reporter
A group of Edmonton woman can rest easy this weekend knowing their hard work will result in a new Habitat for Humanity home for a family in need. Continue reading
City politicians back plan to address violence against women in London’s strategic plan
City politicians support making the issue of violence against women a pillar of their strategic plan. Continue reading
Man arrested in connection with string of sexual assaults near York University
Police allege the latest of the three incidents, which date back to last year, happened on Feb. 24, 2019, near the Finch Avenue West and Tobermory Drive area. Continue reading