5 d. ago Nutbar founder Kate Taylor Martin shares her top wellness tips

Read on for small shifts that leave a profound impact.

Culture

5 d. ago TODAY: Toronto’s 2025 International Women’s Day March and Rally will draw crowds in Toronto, raising voices and galvanizing resistance in a time of uncertainty

TORONTO, March 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saturday, March 8 is International Women’s Day and, for the 47th year, Toronto’s International Women’s Day March and Rally will bring crowds to the streets of Toronto, as supporters raise their voices for gender equality and social justice. (The United Steelworkers union is a participating organization.) “This year’s […]

Society

6 d. ago Opinion: Canada’s democratic champions are five Alberta women

International Women’s Day was established in 1911 to reflect on the progress of women’s rights and suffrage, to call for change, and to celebrate the leaders who have improved the lives of women and girls. While it’s a day to celebrate women and their achievements, we also acknowledge the support of our male allies. At […]

Sport

6 d. ago Women accelerating action, creating change through Calgary’s social sector 

International Women’s Day is more than a celebration, it’s a call to action — a moment to recognize the remarkable achievements of women while taking a hard look at the work still ahead. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, is both a challenge and an opportunity: How can we push forward with urgency to create a […]

Other

6 d. ago From the archives: Essays from women on International Women's Day

With today, March 8, being International Women’s Day, we mark the day by sharing a collection of archived columns by, and about, Alberta women published over the last number of years.   This one is from Sharlene Rutherford, president and CEO of the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation, who in 2021 wrote the following column addressing […]

Society

6 d. ago Saskatoon celebrates women in policing on International Women’s Day

Saskatoon Police Service is celebrating International Woman's Day by showcasing the incredible work women in the service are doing every day.

Society

6 d. ago International Women’s Day is a celebration and a call to action. Here are things to know

MEXICO CITY — Women across the world will call for equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice and decision-making jobs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day on Saturday. Officially recognized by the United Nations in 1977, International Women’s Day is commemorated in different ways and to varying degrees in places around the world. Protests are often […]

Society

7 d. ago International Women's Day: Shattering glass ceilings in skilled trades

With only 8% of those employed in trades across Canada being women, three Calgary trailblazers offer insights and inspiration

Society

7 d. ago Tech workers skip Women’s Day events to avoid giving false sense of progress

When International Women’s Day arrives on Saturday, Christa Hill won’t be at any of the many celebrations marking the occasion. The Calgary-based co-founder of tech education company Tacit Edge is abstaining from the March 8 gatherings because she finds they often create a “veneer” that falsely makes attendees feel corporate Canada is working together to […]

Society

7 d. ago Breaking Barriers, Building Futures: Hines Health Services Celebrates International Women’s Day

share=copy FORT MCMURRAY, Alberta, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On International Women’s Day, Hines Health Services (HHS) proudly recognizes and honours the invaluable contributions of women in business and the workforce. As a female-led organization with a workforce that is 75% women, HHS is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion, and empowerment. […]

Society

7 d. ago Celebrate women, comedy and more in GTA this weekend and all March Break

There is a lot going on this weekend, from the start of March Break for the kids (and teachers and other school staff), to International Women’s Day, to Daylight Saving Time (woohoo to springing forward!). There is a ton to do and see and visit, you just have to know where to look — which […]

Culture

7 d. ago Helmets to Hardhats Expands Support for Veterans and Military Families Through Funding from Veterans Affairs Canada

Ottawa, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As International Women’s Day approaches, Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) is proud to announce the Building Skills, Building Futures project, an initiative designed to enhance the lives of transitioning Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and their families by providing comprehensive career transition support. This project prioritizes inclusivity, ensuring that women, 2SLGBTQI+, […]

Events

7 d. ago Stronger policies, enforcement mechanisms urged to combat Intimate Partner Violence

The provincial and federal governments are being urged to continue collaboration on justice reform and better public safety measures to counter the growing crisis of Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). In recognition of International Women’s Day on Saturday, the Peel Police Service Board and Peel Regional Police penned a letter to Premier Doug Ford, Solicitor General Michael […]

Events

8 d. ago PDI Technologies Presents “The Retail Marketeers European Female Leaders in Convenience Awards”

Two-year sponsorship begins in 2025 with inaugural awards honoring outstanding female leaders from across Europe HAMBURG, Germany and FRANKFURT, Germany, March 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On the occasion of International Women’s Day, The Retail Marketeers and PDI Technologies are pleased to announce that PDI Technologies will exclusively present the inaugural European Female Leaders in […]

Politics

8 d. ago YWCA Saskatoon hosts International Women’s Day luncheon to discuss homelessness

Speakers included Saskatoon Mayor Cynthia Block, lawyer and advocate Aly Bear, Saskatoon Police Service Supt. Tonya Gresty and nurse practitioner Jeannie Coe.

Society

8 d. ago There's an International Women's Day march in Toronto this week

International Women's Day (IWD), recognized annually on March 8, is right around the corner, and you can mark the occasion by joining fellow celebrants at a huge rally and march.Centring around the theme "fighting for our lives, building our resistance," the 2025 installment of International Women's Day Toronto's annual rally and march promises to be a particularly poignant one.Taking place on or around International Women's Day for the past several decades, the march serves as an opportunity for women and their allies to get inspired by activists, professionals and artists while finding solidarity in their own community.According to International Women's Day Toronto, the Toronto march has grown to be the largest of its kind in North America for the past 40 years — and, in a time where injustice against women seems to be ramping up worldwide, 2025 will likely be no different.    View this post on Instagram        ...

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8 d. ago Plan International Canada calls for urgent investment in girls’ equality this International Women’s Day

Amid increasing threats to girls’ health, education and safety, the leading children’s rights organization emphasizes the need to protect hard-won progress TORONTO, March 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As International Women’s Day approaches on March 8, girls and young women around the world face escalating threats to their equality. Underscoring the importance of supporting girls […]

Society

1 week ago Women in Calgary's music scene take centre stage ahead of International Women's Day

'Opening up spaces is super important,' said Calgary singer/songwriter Kate Stevens

Society

1 week ago Things to do in Calgary in March: Spruce Meadows | Tina Turner | Icelandic Carnival

There is no shortage of things to do in Calgary. Here are highlights from local events in and around the city. Check out our events calendar for more. Simply the Best: The Music of Tina Turner To celebrate International Women’s Day, the Jack Singer Concert Hall is hosting a tribute to pop legend Tina Turner. […]

Transport

2 w. ago Dress for Success Kelowna launches campaign ahead of International Women’s Day

Dress for Success has been operating worldwide for almost three decades but only six years in Kelowna.

Society