Misogyny
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Documentary by two Quebec filmmakers exposes horror of online violence against womenThe goal of the documentary called 'Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age' is to bring awareness to online misogyny and provide a voice for victims, filmmakers say.CanadaJan 13, 2023
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Barrie women’s shelter criticizes local club’s ‘Naughty School Girl Night’The Queens Nightclub in Barrie Ont., has recently come under fire for a costume event called Naughty School Girl Night which has prompted advocates to call it out as misogynistic.CanadaSep 16, 2022
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Toronto company carves space for women in construction: ‘I want to see more women’Instead of trying to knock down doors, a Toronto woman opened her own, launching Ethelfox Construct Group, a construction company breaking down barriers for women in the trades.PerspectivesNov 20, 2021
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‘Misogyny alive and well in Kelowna’: Former radio host sues stationThe former host claims sexualized comments and innuendos from male employees toward female employees were acceptable and encouraged both on-air and off-air.NewsNov 19, 2021
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Father of Rehtaeh Parsons looks to ‘turn a page’ in writing book about his daughter'This is a chapter of my life that I’m hoping to heal from and move forward from, and I think writing this book and having it come out today is the first step in that.'CanadaMay 18, 2021
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Allegations of misogyny in premier’s office could impact recruitment of female candidatesMargaret Miller submitted her resignation effective June 3 on Friday.CanadaMay 10, 2021
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Members of Saskatoon band Bombargo apologize following misconduct allegationsTwo members of the Saskatoon band Bombargo say they're 'deeply concerned' to hear their past behaviour may have made women uncomfortable.CanadaMar 24, 2021
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Burger King gets grilled for ‘women belong in the kitchen’ tweetBurger King U.K. triggered backlash with a seemingly tone-deaf attempt to mark International Women's Day.TrendingMar 8, 2021
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Sailor booted out of Canadian navy over involvement with online hate groupsA Calgary-based sailor has been kicked out of the Canadian Armed Forces for admitted involvement with online hate groups.CanadaFeb 2, 2021
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Two Queen’s graduate students speak out about their experience with racism in KingstonTwo Queen's PhD candidates speak out about their experience with racism in KingstonCanadaSep 2, 2020
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