women’s rights

$42.6 million to address interpersonal violence and abuse

$42.6 million to address interpersonal violence and abuse

Apr 30, 2024 | 8:20am
 The Saskatchewan government has reaffirmed their financial commitment Monday towards addressing issues of interpersonal violence and abuse in the province.  At an announcement Monday the province confirmed it is providing $42.6 million over three years to 34 community-based service organizations and 54 programs across Saskatchewan. This will go toward supports and services for those impacted by interpersonal […]

Head of sexual assault centre condemns Saskatchewan judge

Jun 23, 2022 | 11:55am

The head of a sexual assault centre says she wrote a letter to the Canadian Judicial Council condemning recent comments made by a Saskatchewan judge. Last month, Justice Brian Scherman found a former Regina doctor not guilty of sexually assaulting five of his former patients. In his written decision, Scherman said the women mistook what […]

Second complaint filed against Saskatchewan judge after sexual assault trial

Jun 20, 2022 | 12:49pm

A second complaint has been lodged against a Saskatchewan judge who recently heard a sexual assault trial for a former Regina doctor. The complaint was filed Friday with the Canadian Judicial Council by a woman who accused Sylvester Ukabam of touching her inappropriately during a doctor’s visit. The woman cannot be named due to a […]

YWCA Women’s March taking place virtually Saturday

Jan 16, 2021 | 7:14am

YWCA Regina is hosting its annual Women’s March Saturday, with a little bit of a different look. The fifth annual event is being held virtually with the YWCA encouraging people to participate in the march from within their own bubble. March Coordinator Muna De Ciman says even though it’ll be a different kind of event, […]

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