In this Letter to the Editor, EVA BC responds to a recent Globe and Mail opinion piece by Gary Mason, The Many Voices of #MeToo Yet to be Heard, about how #MeToo presents an opportunity for social change and the crucial role … Continue reading
Category Archives: In the News
Metro Vancouver Transit Police Launch Next Phase of Anti-Sex Offence Campaign
The Metro Vancouver Transit Police launched the next phase of their ongoing campaign against sexual offending on Vancouver transit this morning, alongside representatives from partner agencies Battered Women’s Support Services, Ending Violence Association of BC, and BC Women’s Hospital, as … Continue reading
New Street Harassment Reporting Tool Launches in Vancouver
Good Night Out Vancouver have launched a mobile tool for witnesses and victims to report street harassment. This CTV article includes an interview with EVA BC’s Executive Director, Tracy Porteous: New Street Harassment Reporting Tool Launches in Vancouver.
Pregnant Woman Shot in East Van Print Shop Had Been Sleeping There
A targeted double shooting on Friday left a pregnant woman in critical condition, caused the loss of her unborn baby, and left a man injured – Pregnant woman shot in East Van print shop had been sleeping there. Video clip Update: … Continue reading
Be More Than a Bystander Encourages Men to Help Combat Violence
This Castlegar News article spotlights a recent visit by BC Lions’ Matt Bucknor and Jeremiah Johnson to Castlegar, BC, to deliver our Be More Than A Bystander presentation to students at Stanley Humphries Secondary School – “Be More Than a Bystander” encourages men … Continue reading
BC Lions Give Youth Empowering Talk About Sexual Violence
This Arrow Lakes News article spotlights a recent visit by Matt Bucknor and Jeremiah Johnson of the BC Lions to deliver our Be More Than A Bystander presentation to students at Nakusp Secondary School in Nakusp, BC – BC Lions give youth … Continue reading
B.C. Lions Urge Vernon Students to Make a Difference
This Terrace Standard article spotlights a visit to Vernon Secondary School this week where BC Lions Matt Bucknor and Jeremiah Johnson spoke with students about our Be More Than A Bystander program – B.C. Lions Urge Vernon Students to Make a … Continue reading
MLAs’ Statements in Legislature Rarely Attract as Much Attention as Question Period, but They can Be Informative
This Georgia Straight article reproduces six MLA statements from Monday’s sitting at the B.C. legislature. MLA Mitzi Dean spoke about the epidemic of violence against women, noting: “It is time to raise awareness of this issue and mobilize our resources to … Continue reading
Labournauts Podcast: Spotlight on the Be More Than A Bystander Program, Part 2
This is Part 2 of a 2 part series by Labournauts Podcast about the Be More Than A Bystander program. Carlos from Labournauts Podcast, sat down with Steve Kallies, Vice President of USW Local 9346 (and @steelmegaphone host), Bernie Wood, … Continue reading
CKNW Interview with Tracy Porteous – Bill C-75
In this CKNW interview, Simi Sara speaks with EVA BC’s Executive Director Tracy Porteous talks about Bill C-75. Introduced last week by Justice Minister Jodie Wilson-Raybould, Bill C-75 proposes, among other things, strengthening the criminal justice system’s response to intimate … Continue reading