As the BC Conservative Party continues to put candidates in place there seems to be a fairly obvious gender imbalance. Leader John Cummins admits they are short on female candidates, "We are certainly on the look out for them; we are encouraging the ladies to run and we certainly would like to have that input at this stage. We have got one … [Read more...]
Premier talks Enbridge, offshore workers and the female vote
October 23, 2012 by
Premier Christy Clark touched on several topics in an hour-long interview with CKNW’s Bill Good, in which she also took questions from callers. Firstly, she continued to paint herself as a defender of the environment when it comes to Enbridge pipeline proposal – a day after environmental groups staged a large anti-pipeline demonstration … [Read more...]
Walk aims to raise awareness of female feticide
September 15, 2012 by
It's a world problem -- and it's happening here in Canada... That from the organizer of a gathering in Surrey Saturday, aimed at addressing the issue of female feticide. Lucky Gill is hoping the 2nd Annual Global Walk for Missing Girls can help spread awareness. "It's not a culture, a country or a community's problem... it is a global isssue, and … [Read more...]
Retired female mountie weighs in on transfer of Don Ray
May 27, 2012 by
What does it take to be fired from the RCMP? A retired female mountie says perhaps we should ask the Federal Government. Sergeant Don Ray is on his way to BC, after being found guilty of dishonourable conduct, including having sex with subordinates, while in Alberta. Retired RCMP officer Jane Hall says it appears BC's top brass don't have the … [Read more...]
BCCLA wants to prevent changes to female young offender services
January 21, 2012 by
The BC Civil Liberties Association hopes the province’s children’s rights advocate will push for changes to the government's plan to centralize services for female young offenders. It was announced last week that two such units in Prince George and Victoria would be shut down and moved to Burnaby. BCCLA executive director David … [Read more...]
Young female offenders in B.C. to be moved
January 18, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - Young female offenders at correctional facilities in Prince George and Victoria will be moved to a unit in Burnaby in an effort to centralize services, says the B.C. government.The Children's Ministry said Wednesday the money saved from having all the 12 to 18-year-old girls at one facility instead of three will help expand … [Read more...]
