The Okanagan Nation Alliance (ONA) has received $500,000 that will be going towards sexual assault response service programs over the next three years. The new funding comes from a Grant Program coordinated by EVA BC that supports organizations with the … Continue reading
News
In Langford, a Chilly Vigil in the Wind, and Frank Talk About Domestic Violence
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
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
EVA BC is Hiring! Program Lead
EVA BC is excited to be growing its team! We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee and deliver EVA BC’s SHARP Workplaces Program. This program delivers public legal education and information on workplace sexual harassment to small business, non-profits, … Continue reading
Triple Stabbing in Surrey, BC
A man is in custody after a triple stabbing in Surrey earlier this week. Says EVA BC’s Ninu Kang: “most domestic homicides are preventable, but it often takes friends and family to speak out if they see or know something”. … Continue reading
BC Election
We’d like to remind members that BC Election advance voting has started. We urge you to vote now or on Oct. 24. The Federation of Community Social Services of BC reminds us in their public statement that we need a … Continue reading