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Hanging steel and breaking glass ceilings

February 20, 2024 Madison Ryan 0

Women only account for just over four per cent of the province’s trades workforce, but one educator is paving the way for a more inclusive future.

Most journalist who face online harassment are women. A new UNESCO study found that almost 75 per cent of female reporters have faced threats. Photo illustration by Henrike Wilhelm
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Social media and the problem of online harassment

November 26, 2020 Henrike Wilhelm 0

Online bullying isn’t new, but it still feels overwhelming.

Local Instagram influencer Erin Kenny taking a selfie with her avocado smoothie.
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Selfies Don’t Always Equal Self-Love

March 13, 2020 Chantel Murrin 0

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Few female family doctors in N.L. are taking new patients. Gender preference in doctors is not uncommon, but many people don't have a choice in the matter
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Many N.L. women have limited access to female family doctors

February 21, 2019 Ashley Sheppard 0

Doctor shortage in N.L. is leaving patients with a lack of choice

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From Fat to Fit and Everything In Between

March 21, 2018 Victoria Plowman 1

Kicker’s Victoria Plowman shares her personal struggles with self-image and weight loss.

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Self-defence classes empower women

October 12, 2017 Erica Yetman 0

A mixed martial arts gym in Conception Bay South is giving back to the community by offering free self-defence classes for women.

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Cortney Lake added to list of over 100 missing and murdered women

October 5, 2017 Victoria Plowman 0

Names of 117 were read to an emotional crowd in St. John’s during the In Her Name Vigil.

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