On Mar. 11, Clarendon County Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. After approval of the agenda and February minutes, public comments were opened. Cindy Risher spoke on adding the lane …
Advocates are sounding the alarm on gender-based violence, calling for a clear and urgent strategy from the provincial governments as femicides continue to rise. Ontario saw 30 femicides in 30 weeks, according to a new report by the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses.
Advocates are calling for the term 'femicide' to be included in the Criminal Code of Canada, ahead of a funeral service for a mother and daughter who were killed in Ottawa's Alta Vista neighbourhood three weeks ago. It was one of 86 recommendations released by a jury in a Renfrew County coroner's inquest, on the same day of the stabbing.
Rogers is expanding its mobile network donation program to more women’s shelters in B.C. and Ontario, the company announced today.
The expansion builds on the digital lifeline support initiative to help women escape domestic violence, which was announced last year. As part of the program, Rogers provided complimentary devices and six months of free voice and data plans in partnership with several support organizations including Women’s Shelter Canada and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.
A previous Rogers press release noted that many women and children may be at risk of abuse. Even in households with no history of domestic violence, the isolation and financial stress during the pandemic could increase the chances of a conflict.