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Thunder Bay women s advocate welcomes new COVID-19 relief program for women
The executive director of the Northwestern Ontario Women s Centre says she welcomes news that the federal government is freeing up funds to help women, who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Posted: Feb 18, 2021 8:00 AM ET | Last Updated: February 18
Gwen O Reilly of the Northwestern Ontario Women s Centre said it s become harder to protect women from violence as a result of the pandemic. (Heather Kitching/CBC)
The executive director of the Northwestern Ontario Women s Centre says she welcomes news that the federal government is freeing up funds to help women, who have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.