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2004

december 23
The state should not give its blessing to Muslim courts
Margaret Wente | Globe & Mail

if you're a Muslim woman in Ontario, your divorce and custody arrangements may soon be decided by your friendly local imam—with the full blessing of the state.

2004

december 22
Theresa boyle | Toronto Star

Way to give: Adopt a family - Middle school students learn the joy of sharing

2004

december 21
YWCA Toronto Takes a Stand on Sharia Law
press release

In Ontario, some are more equal than others.

2004

december 15
Proceeds from NAWIC fundraiser to fund affordable housing project | Patricia Williams

"We will be in a position to make a contribution in excess of $12,000 to the YWCA's Bergamot project..."

2004

december 7
Sun Life Financial Shines for Toronto Women
press release

YWCA Toronto is pleased to welcome Sun Life Financial as the Presenting Sponsor of the 25th Annual Women of Distinction Awards. (* see 04.11.29)

2004

november 29
press release | YWCA Toronto

Sun Life Financial shines for Toronto women

2004

november 18
Kavita Gosdyne | Metro Toronto

Laughs aim to end hurt - Week Without Violence events

2004

october 22
Carrie Brunet | Annex Guardian

Women speak out against violence at YWCA

2004

october 19
Ming Pao

2004

september 17
The Villager/Annex Guardian

Special women sought - YWCA Toronto is accepting nominations for the 25th Women of Distinction Awards.

2004

september 6
Keith McArthur | Globe & Mail

Charities learn to push the envelope - just doing good deeds no longer does it

2004

september 5
YWCA Job Fair 2004 | Insider Toronto

YWCA employment centre key resource for job seekers

2004

august
YWCA Toronto 2003 Annual Report - RGD Ontario design review

Kudos to yaddayadda communications for a job well done!

2004

july 26
Vivian Song | Toronto Star

At Camp Tapawingo, girls rule - phooey to co-ed camp, kids say

2004

june 4
City's newest women's shelter embodies strength
Carrie Brunet | The Annex

Named for the strength and courage that battered women demonstrate in leaving their abusive partners, Toronto's newest women's shelter officially opened on Tuesday.

2004

june 1
Fundamentalism erodes the rights of women
Heather McGregor | Toronto Star Editorial

Ali Hogben's plea for Canadians to help Muslim women fight the Arbitration Act is being heard.

2004

june 1
Women go from fear to freedom
Debra Black | Toronto Star

Grateful residents thank staff at facility's official opening - YWCA also launching awareness campaign against violence

2004

may 25
A class of their own
Toronto Star

Women of Distinction honoured for helping others.

2004

may 21
Betsy Powell | Toronto Star

Award-winning women in class by themselves

2004

may 21
Toronto Sun

Distinctive women

2004

may 21
Here's to making a difference
Stikeman Elliot LLP | Globe & Mail

Stikeman Elliott LLP congratulates senior partner Alison Youngman, recipient of 2004 Woman of Distinction award.

2004

may 13
Lauding Debbie Thomas
Ian Mackenzie | Xtra

Women's advocate honoured by YWCA

2004

may 13
Basrur 'woman of distinction'
Western News

Dr. Sheela Basrur honoured for health contributions.

2004

march 9
Toronto Star

International Women's Day

2004

march 9
Award winner battles for immigrant workers
Debra Black | Toronto Star

Many immigrant women in Toronto work in modern-day sweatshops, said an advocate for social justice for immigrant women.

2004

march 9
Women honoured for service
Metro Toronto

In honour of International Women's Day, Mayor David Miller honoured the YWCA's Women of Distinction, at a reception at City Hall.

2003

november
Sponsors miss the boat with The Girl Event

Esteem Dream wants to promote a positive message to youth, sell product and turn a profit. Isn’t that what many corporations do? So why the cold shoulder?

2003

october 24
Jennifer Hilborn | Toronto Star (editorial)

Believing in self an essential asset for both genders

2003

october 17
David Hatton | Toronto Star (editorial)

The Gender Gap - boys need attention, too

2003

october 17
Jan Dean | Mississauga News

Think like men, work like dogs, girls told

2003

october 15
Tess Kalinowski | Metro Daily

Mutual admiration at Girl Event - fight peer media pressure, girls told

2003

october 13
Tess Kalinowski | Toronto Star

'Girl Event' aims to help female teens reach goals - 1,300 girls to meet in Mississauga

2003

october 1
Disabled woman's dream job
Frank Calleja | Toronto Star

23-year-old works with deaf children - Youth ARE helped her find position.

2003

september 3
Disabled youth get job savvy
Frank DaCosta | Metro Toronto

Finding a job can be a difficult task for youth today.

2003

april 2
Employment program offers inspiration
Susan O'Neil | Scarborough Mirror

When Oxana Sokol first enrolled in an employment program offered by the YWCA, she never imagined she would one day stand before a classroom of women.

2003

january 6
In the company of women
Debra Black | Toronto Star

Think residences for single women are an anachronism? YWCA's housing programs are flourishing. Women say safety and security concerns are addressed, and the price is right.