Category: Blog

An investigation by CBC Marketplace has brought to light a disturbing trend in the rental housing market: landlords offering free or discounted rent in exchange for sexual favors, a practice […]

At a time when women’s rights are under attack in several parts of the world (some uncomfortably close to us here in Canada), it’s never been more important to stand […]

It’s kind of sad that the abysmal voter turnout in the recent Ontario election (about 45 per cent, unofficially) is actually higher than it was in the previous provincial election […]

Our homes are supposed to be the places where we feel safest of all—where we can shut out the world and be at peace with ourselves and enjoy the company […]

Changes to content moderation on Facebook and Instagram are likely to mean further harm for women. When big companies make announcements, they tend to do their best to make it […]

Intimate partner violence (IPV), leaves scars that are not always visible. For years, we at Women’s Resources have been speaking out about the devastating impact abuse has on a woman’s […]

It’s official: Executive Director Lori Watson will step down next year. We can’t quite believe it’s real, but after 30 years guiding Women’s Resources, Lori Watson is retiring in June […]

Behind the scenes on our big annual fundraising raffle. If you don’t have your tickets yet for this year’s CASH PLUS RAFFLE!, don’t worry—sales are just getting started. This important […]

Making a statement. Yes, spaces reserved just for those who identify as women are fair. Late September saw a bold court ruling in Australia, one that said a women-only space […]

Social media can be a gateway to human trafficking. Here are some tips to staying safe. People targeting women and young people for sex trafficking know how to use social […]