Posts Filed Under: Women

Grace Bagnato Spoke the Languages of New Immigrants

Now and Then explores the stories behind Toronto’s historical plaques and monuments.

By Erin Sylvester Jun. 13th, 10:15 am

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Historicist: The Women’s Home Guard

The women who were prepared to defend Toronto in 1915.

By David Wencer Mar. 4th, 9:15 am

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Girl Power for Street Art

Encouraging female participation in a traditionally male-dominated medium.

By Stephanie Avery Dec. 9th, 2:45 pm

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This Street Art Gives a Lesson in Instant Gratification

With bonus pug!

By Stephanie Avery Dec. 2nd, 9:30 am

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This Change in Legislation Should Help Domestic Violence Survivors Flee Faster

The Residential Tenancies Act has been changed to help achieve this goal.

By Rhiannon Russell Sep. 28th, 10:00 am

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Yep, Riding the TTC is Still a Nightmare for Women

Women are still regularly harassed on the TTC—and it sucks.

By Erica Lenti Sep. 8th, 3:45 pm

This Toronto Start-Up Wants More Women to Get Screened for HPV

Eve Medical has developed a self-testing kit for STIs.

By Rhiannon Russell Aug. 18th, 9:30 am

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New Art Exhibition Explores Muslim Women’s Experiences Living in Toronto

Exhibition at the Gardiner Museum helps Muslim women find their voice against oppression.

By Samira Mohyeddin Jul. 22nd, 10:30 am

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How Women Facing Violence Struggle to Access Safe Housing

Skyrocketing rent prices makes it difficult for women to afford to leave abusive situations.

By Torontoist Jul. 18th, 12:45 pm

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Historicist: How a Murder Fed Anxieties about Toronto Ravines

The violent murder of a young woman in the city's east end in 1935 shines a light on the lives of working women in during the Depression.

By Chris Bateman Jul. 9th, 12:00 pm

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We Shouldn’t Ignore Voyeurism in Toronto

It's a common, passive issue in the city—and we need to address it.

By Viviane Fairbank Jun. 9th, 10:00 am

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Historicist: A Building of Her Own

How a Russian exile came to Toronto and designed Lawren Harris's Art Deco house.

By Kaitlin Wainwright May. 28th, 12:00 pm

More than Refugees: Syria Film Festival Opens in Toronto

A new festival of Syrian films lends context to an ongoing humanitarian crisis.

By Samira Mohyeddin Nov. 12th, 3:15 pm

A Gallery of One’s Own: Art Toronto’s Panel on Women in the Arts

Weekend panel on art's gender disparity points the finger everywhere except patriarchy.

By Samira Mohyeddin Oct. 26th, 4:35 pm

New Children’s Book Explores 1931 Dressmakers’ Strike

Launching on Sunday, the book offers a fictionalized version of a landmark Toronto labour struggle.

By Erin Sylvester Oct. 23rd, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: The Mushing Mothers’ Adventure

Two intrepid northern Ontario women mush dog sleighs over 1,000 km to Toronto.

By Kevin Plummer Dec. 27th, 12:00 pm

The Women Behind the Wheel

On Toronto streets, a taxi cab is never far out of sight. But try spotting a woman in the driver's seat. Torontoist spoke to two women who make their living behind the wheel.

By Carly Maga and Kelli Korducki Oct. 16th, 12:30 pm

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Federal Cuts Block Access to Healthcare for Toronto Refugees

Advocates say a cut to an OHIP-like federal program is putting the well-being of refugees at risk.

By Jennifer Hough Jul. 9th, 1:30 pm