YWCA

• Gender-based violence costs B.C. $1.12B yearly, YWCA report says

  The report notes that B.C. has taken steps by implementing its Gender-Based Violence Action Plan among other initiatives,  but "gaps remain."

  Crime

  Apr 14
  
• Due to limited space, YWCA Regina is turning away women and children

  According to recent data, the non-profit organization has seen three times more women and children than its space allows.

  Perspectives

  Jan 15
  
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• YWCA highlights 5 southern Alberta women of distinction

  Five women in southern Alberta have been honoured by the YWCA for their work in creating a better community and brighter future.

  Features

  Feb 19, 2025
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• Saskatchewan shelters scramble to make winter preparations

  With winter on the horizon, organizations providing shelter spaces in Saskatchewan are anxious to secure suitable sites saying they need time to prepare for the expected demand.

  Canada

  Aug 26, 2024
• Inquest into the death of Nicole Lafontaine begins in Regina

  A coroner's inquest into the death of Nicole Lafontaine has begun in Regina. Lafontaine died after falling from the fifth floor of the Regina YWCA homeless shelter last year.

  Canada

  Aug 19, 2024
• Hamilton police volunteer group shifts fundraising from YWCA after speech from activist

  Sgt. Alexis Petrovic says a number of members of Project First to Respond attended the Women of Distinction Gala event and the tenor of the night left them feeling unwelcome.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2024
• YWCA Women of Distinction to be honored on International Women’s Day

  March 8 is International Women’s Day and four exceptional women in Lethbridge will be recognized at the YWCA’s Women of Distinction event on Friday night.

  Features

  Mar 8, 2024
• Not an acronym, but the real deal: YMCA-YWCA of Winnipeg announces name change

  A name change announced by a charity organization in Winnipeg is being hailed as an important step in recognizing inclusivity within the diverse community it serves.

  Canada

  Feb 29, 2024
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• Former Canuck partners on hair-raising domestic violence awareness video with YWCA

  In a short video, Trevor Linden, a former captain of the NHL team, appears to be sharing a personal story about a blow to the head and the trauma that ensues.

  Crime

  May 17, 2023
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• Regina YWCA attacked online after announcing trans woman as keynote speaker

  The Regina YWCA has been hit by a wave of hate online after they announced a transwoman would be their keynote speaker for their Women of Distinction awards presentation.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2023