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The House that Bev Built
Even though I’m semi-retired and work at home, my body seems to know that it’s 7:30 a.m. and I need to wake up.
It’s quiet in my bedroom, but when I open the door I can hear Lynda next door listening to CBC and humming a tune.My hair is sticking straight up, so I head for the bathroom to pee and to wet my hair so it lies down properly. Heading downstairs, I hear the front door close softly as Bonnie leaves for work, trying not to disturb anyone. |
Summer 2017
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 | | Sexual Assault: Where Do We Go From Here? by Janet Nicol | The Jian Ghomeshi trial last year touched off a national debate about the legal rights of women who have experienced sexual violence. As a result, legal experts and activists are now calling for a host of legal reforms, changes to justice protocols and greater support for women’s crisis centres. | MORE > |
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 | | Saving Russia's Only Rape Crisis Centre by Emma Carter | “Syostry” means sisters in Russian. It is also the name of the country’s only rape crisis centre, located in the capital, Moscow. Known commonly by its English name, Sisters has been on the brink of closure since last year. | MORE > |
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