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Category: Blog

  • Disturbing Housing Trend in Canada

    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 […]

  • We Serve All Women

    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 […]

  • Voting Matters!

    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 […]

  • Danger at Home

    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 […]

  • Unsocial media

    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 […]

  • Invisible Scars

    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 […]

  • Well-Earned Retirement

    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 […]

  • CASH PLUS RAFFLE!

    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 […]

  • WOMEN ONLY

    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 […]

  • Be Social Media Smart

    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 […]