All women should have access to a safe and legal abortion. That's the message of a National Day of Action Saturday aimed at promoting women's rights. It's being organized by the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, who claims many women are forced to travel long distances to have the operation. "Abortion is not a thing by itself, it's often … [Read more...]
National day of action planned to support women’s right for safe, legal abortions
October 20, 2012 by
Vancouver, Surrey focus on women’s safety
July 6, 2012 by
For the first time, Vancouver police are hosting a women's safety fair. Sgt. Colleen Yee from the Sex Crimes Unit says the B Street Smart fair will feature information booths and a personal safety demonstration by VPD tactical training specialists. "We're hoping the community is going to take advantage of this. Come out and learn some valuable … [Read more...]
Prosecutor loses composure at Missing Women’s Inquiry
April 12, 2012 by
For the first time in nearly three days of testimony at the missing women inquiry, the prosecutor who dropped an attempted murder charge against serial killer Robert Pickton in 1998 has lost her composure. It happened when Randi Connor was under cross-examination by a lawyer representing the interests of Vancouver’s downtown … [Read more...]
Key witness in Missing Women’s Inquiry will not take stand
April 10, 2012 by
The lead lawyer for BC's Missing Women Inquiry has announced a key witness slated to testify today is no longer going to take the stand.Commission counsel Art Vertlieb says they are going to respect a request for privacy from the woman,who was going to testify under the fake name Anderson."She and she alone is entitled to make that decision. we … [Read more...]
03/23/2012 – eWomen Network 3rd Annual Women’s Success Summit with Sandra Yancey, Founder and CEO
March 23, 2012 by
You are invited to an inspiring, information-packed, uplifting, networking experience as only eWomenNetwork can deliver. Engage with mission-driven multi-million dollar entrepreneurs who are committed to helping you gain ACCESS to the critical information you need to meet and exceed the million dollar revenue threshold. Get connected to the … [Read more...]
U.S. women’s soccer team qualifies for Olympics
January 27, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - So much was on the line for the U.S. women's soccer team that maybe some jitters were understandable. When a 30-yard shot hit the frame of goalpost, leaving the ball sitting in front of an empty net, the hearts really started pounding."That," defender Rachel Buehler said, "was a very intense moment in the game."Buehler motored in to … [Read more...]
Canadian women’s champ looking for tests
January 13, 2012 by
LANGLEY, B.C. - Amber Holland can't go to the grocery store — or many other places — anymore without getting recognized."Literally, two or three people stop me as I'm grocery shopping," she said. "It almost seems like every place I go, someone knows you."Such is the price of newly-found fame for the reigning Canadian women's curling champion. But … [Read more...]
Update: Missing Women’s Inquiry
August 21, 2011 by
Another participant has been granted standing at the upcoming Missing Women's Inquiry in BC.Marion Bryce is the mother of Patricia Johnson-- a woman missing from the downtown eastside since 2001.A first degree murder charge was laid against Robert Pickton, but the farmer convicted of murdering six women was never prosecuted in this case. … [Read more...]
