This article from the Squamish Chief spotlights a recent vigil in memory of Kerri Weber, who was killed in Langford earlier this month. Her husband, Ken Weber, was arrested on Nov. 6 and has been charged with second-degree murder in … Continue reading
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Heart of a Lion Award Recipient Tracy Porteous
The BC Lions Football Club, our Be More Than A Bystander partner, and Amacon have named EVA BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous as recipient of their Heart of a Lion Award. This campaign recognizes recognize local leaders who create positive … Continue reading
Breakfast Television Interview – Impacts of the Pandemic on Gender-Based Violence, and Spotlight on Uber Partnership
EVA BC’s Executive Director, Tracy Porteous, was interviewed by Calgary’s CityTV Breakfast Television to discuss the impacts of COVID-19 on gender-based violence, and to speak about our partnership with Uber. Breakfast Television segment: Gender-Based Violence During the Pandemic
Filing False Immigration Reports Against Partner is “Family Violence,” Judge Rules
A new ruling by the Supreme Court of BC states that filing false immigration reports against a partner constitutes family violence. New Canadian Media reached out to EVA BC’s Associate Executive Director, Ninu Kang, who said: “We agree with the … Continue reading
Vancouver Island Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder in Death of His Wife
Ken Weber has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his wife, Kerri Weber, at their home in the Happy Valley area of Langford. In this article from The Province, EVA BC’s Executive Director, Tracy Porteous, … Continue reading
EVA BC Member Programs to Receive Free Uber Eat Meals
EVA BC will be distributing $25,000 worth of free Uber Eats meals to our member programs until Dec. 31, 2020, thanks to newly announced additional funding from our corporate partner Uber. These Uber Eats coupons will enable our member programs … Continue reading
Ninu Kang – Building a Better, Safer BC for Everyone
Please find a round up of articles spotlighting Ninu Kang’s transition from her role as Director of Communications and Development at MOSAIC to her new role as Associate Executive Director of EVA BC. Building a better, safer BC for everyone – … Continue reading
Dr. Bevan Hughes and Tracy Porteous: Gender-Based Violence Amid COVID-19 is B.C.’s Shadow Pandemic
In this Vancouver Sun Op-Ed, Dr. Bevan Hughes, co-director of clinical services in the Department of Anesthesia at Vancouver General Hospital, and Tracy Porteous, Executive Director of EVA BC, write that while we have been able to flatten the COVID-19 … Continue reading
BC Women’s Health Foundation Face Masks – Partnership with EVA BC
BC Women’s Health Foundation has created face masks to raise funds and awareness for gender-based violence. 100% of the net proceeds from their Ending Violence Together Mask will be donated to EVA BC to support community-based anti-violence services and cross-sector … Continue reading
UBC Announces 2020 Honorary Degrees
This India Education Diary article spotlights UBC’s announcement of 2020 honorary degrees, recognizing seventeen individuals for their substantial contributions to society. EVA BC’s Executive Director, Tracy Porteous, is one of the recipients this year: UBC announces 2020 honorary degrees.