Electing a 3rd female mayor for Toronto could inspire future female politicians: expert
Toronto could elect the third female mayor in its history. How can that benefit the city?
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East York is home to a corner store like no other
An inside look at how East York’s thriving convenience store, Old’s Cool General Store is giving back to their community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Girl Guides of Canada run in the dark to support women in Afghanistan
Girl guides in Canada ran a race in the dark in March to raise awareness of gender inequality in Afghanistan, where women cannot freely run or walk outside.
Transgender policies in women’s shelters causing conflict for residents
The transgender policy in Toronto’s women’s shelters is causing an uproar with its female residents as straight men have been accused of entering women’s shelters with questionable motives.
More universities embrace women’s only gym hours
Across the country there is growing debate on whether men’s and women’s gym facilities should be separated, especially on university campuses.
Gender equality a hot topic during International Development Week
Volunteers, representatives and interested members of society gathered on the main floor at the Centre for Social Innovation to discuss the challenges of gender equality in different countries.
Feminists mostly — but not unanimously — hail female on currency
Prime MinisterJustin Trudeau announced last week a Canadian woman will appear in the next series of bank notes. Feminists and gender equality organizations responded almost — but not entirely — unanimously with positive responses.
Councillors lobby to feature more women banknotes
City councillors Mary Fragedakis of Toronto-Danforth and Coun. Marvin Rotrand of Snowden in Montreal have written to Finance Minister William Francis Moreneau asking that more women be featured on Canadian bank notes.