Vote to end gender-based violence
– by Heather McGregor, YWCA Toronto CEO, Erin Lee, Lanark County Interval House Executive Director and Julie Lalonde, Canada’s Anti-Stalking Agency
The Hill Times | June 12, 2025
Vote to end gender-based violence
– by Heather McGregor, YWCA Toronto CEO, Erin Lee, Lanark County Interval House Executive Director and Julie Lalonde, Canada’s Anti-Stalking Agency
The Hill Times | April 28, 2025
Toronto charities sign open letter calling on federal parties to support trans rights
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Director of Advocacy and Communications
TorontoToday.ca | March 31, 2025
Exploring the idea of declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic | CBC Manitoba Radio with Marcy Markus
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Manager of Advocacy
CBC Radio | August 23, 2024
Fighting intimate partner violence | CBC Radio The Current with Matt Galloway
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Manager of Advocacy
CBC Radio | July 26, 2024
Intimate partner violence is an epidemic. Why won’t Ontario say so?
– by Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications and Sami Pritchard, Manager of Advocacy
thestar.com | July 21, 2024
Gillian Riley: Leading with Empathy, Innovating for the Future
–featuring YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction
The Edge Magazine | June 24, 2024
Jess does pottery at Inspirations Studio
–featuring Inspirations Studio
The Social | June 18, 2024
Jaspreet Gill, YWCA Toronto’s 2024 Woman of Distinction, on Our Toronto
–Featuring YWCA Toronto's Women of Distinction Gala
CBC.ca | June 1, 2024
Nadia Ladak, YWCA Toronto’s 2024 Young Woman of Distinction, on Our Toronto
–Featuring YWCA Toronto's Women of Distinction Gala
CBC.ca | May 18, 2024
Despite Repeal, Bill 124 Still Wreaks Havoc in the Social Service Sector
– by Heather McGregor, Chief Executive Officer and Jo Anne Rabanillo, CUPE 2189 President & Employment Generalist at YWCA Toronto’s Employment Centre
Rabble.ca | April 25, 2024
'A first step': Province to back bill listing intimate partner violence an epidemic
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Interim Director of Advocacy and Communications
cbc.ca | April 10, 2024
Empowering newcomer women in Canada: Celebrating achievements amidst ongoing challenges
– featuring Nicole Sutherland, Interim Manager of Jump Program, and Joanna Jaskielewicz, Interim Director of Employment and Training
newcanadianmedia.ca | March 12, 2024
Liberal gun control bill is now law. What happens now?
– featuring Heather McGregor, Chief Executive Officer
Global News | December 15, 2023
'We did not want to wait for the next femicide': 100+ organizations are calling on Ontario to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic
– featuring YWCA Toronto
NOW Toronto| December 7, 2023
Service Providers urge Ontario to declare gender-based violence epidemic
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Interim Director of Advocacy and Communications
CityNews Toronto | December 6, 2023
More than 100 groups press Ontario to declare gender-based violence an epidemic
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Interim Director of Advocacy and Communications
Globe & Mail | December 6, 2023
Service Providers urge Ontario to declare gender-based violence epidemic
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Interim Director of Advocacy and Communications
City TV News Toronto | December 6, 2023
Ontario to receive $162-million in federal funding for gender-based violence plan
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Interim Director of Advocacy and Communications
toronto.ctvnews.ca | November 15, 2023
Ontario’s “historic” agreement on national plan to end gender-based violence
– featuring Heather McGregor, Chief Executive Officer, and Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Clinical Services
toronto.ctvnews.ca | November 15, 2023
'A fight for everyone:' Community coalition backs Toronto tenant rent strike
– featuring YWCA Toronto
toronto.ctvnews.ca | August 23, 2023
5 things to know about feedback to Champagne’s TTC wireless service consultation
– featuring YWCA Toronto
globalnews.ca | August 21, 2023
Toronto Declares Gender-Based and Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic
– featuring Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Clinical Services
anyuakmedia.com | July 21, 2023
How do you solve many problems at once? Train marginalized people to fix houses
– featuring Susan Aharan, Facility Manager
cbc.ca | July 21, 2023
Toronto declares gender-based, intimate partner violence an epidemic
– featuring Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Clinical Services
cbc.ca | July 20, 2023
Toronto council unanimously passes motion to declare intimate partner violence an epidemic
– featuring Heather McGregor, Chief Executive Officer
toronto.ctvnews.ca | July 20, 2023
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow calls on council to declare gender-based and intimate-partner violence an epidemic
– featuring Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Clinical Services
thestar.com | July 14, 2023
Mayor Olivia Chow Urges Toronto Council to Recognize Gender-Based and Intimate-Partner Violence as an Epidemic
– featuring YWCA Toronto
bnn.network | July 14, 2023
Toronto sees rise in survivors of domestic violence seeking public housing
– featuring Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Clinical Services
thestar.com | July 13, 2023
Next Toronto mayor needs to show up for communities facing crisis
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Interim Director of Advocacy and Communications
thestar.com | June 23, 2023
To resolve violence against women, another treaty is not the answer
– featuring Heather McGregor, Chief Executive Officer
hilltimes.com | June 14, 2023
2023 YWCA Toronto Woman of Distinction Award recipient Charlie Wall-Andrews on Our Toronto CBC
– featuring YWCA Toronto Woman of Distinction Award recipient Charlie Wall-Andrews
Our Toronto CBC | June 9, 2023
More than 45 Toronto Community Organizations Unite to Launch #ShowUpTO Campaign, Urging Mayoral Candidates to Address Poverty and Inequality
– featuring YWCA Toronto
finance.yahoo.com | June 1, 2023
A celebration of incredible women, and Toronto trailblazers
– featuring YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Awards
cbc.ca | May 18, 2023
Inspirations Studio Annual Spring Market and Open House
– featuring Inspirations Studio
blogto.com | May 14, 2023
Equal Pay Day in Ontario aimed at ending gender wage gap
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Interim Director of Advocacy and Communications
yahoo.com | April 4, 2023
Privatization won’t close the gender pay gap
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Interim Director of Advocacy and Communications
stcatharinesstandard.ca | April 4, 2023
Equal Pay Day in Ontario aimed at ending gender wage gap
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Interim Director of Advocacy and Communications
globalnews.ca | April 4, 2023
Privatization won’t close the gender pay gap
– featuring Sami Pritchard, Interim Director of Advocacy and Communications
thestar.com | April 4, 2023
Women serving their communities
– featuring YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Award Recipient
bnnbloomberg.ca | March 9, 2023
Two women of distinction recognized from the Ted Rogers School of Management
– mentions YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Award Recipients
torontomu.ca | March 8, 2023
YWCA Toronto Announces 2023 Women of Distinction Award Recipients
– featuring Heather McGregor, Chief Executive Officer
yahoo.com | March 8, 2023
YWCA Toronto's 150th Anniversary
– featuring Heather McGregor, Chief Executive Officer
newswire.ca | February 22, 2023
New Order of Canada Recipients
– featuring Heather McGregor, Chief Executive Officer
globeandmail.com | December 29, 2022
Going Deep with Donnovan Bennett - Political Statements at the World Cup Ahead of Iran - USA
– featuring Firoozeh Radjai, Director of Philanthropy
sportsnet.ca | November 29, 2022
Open letter urges Toronto mayoral and council candidates to tackle rising poverty, inequality
– featuring YWCA Toronto and WomanACT
Toronto.com | October 11, 2022
Big hopes for Toronto’s first gender equity strategy
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee and Harmy Mendoza
Policy Options | October 3, 2022
Post-Secondary Students Resort to Desperate Measures Amid Rental Market Heat
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
Storeys | September 7, 2022
Mothers receiving Canada Child Benefit payments deserve CERB Amnesty
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
rabble.ca | August 12, 2022
Unprecedented milk price increase unjustified, expert says, as production costs declined last year
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
Toronto Star | August 12, 2022
Unique ceramics program for women, gender diverse people
– featuring Inspirations Studio, a YWCA Toronto program
Global News | July 26, 2022
Coffee Briefing June 14, 2022 – Uber Canada releases 2022 Lost and Found index; YWCA awards; Mastercard expands Girls4Tech; and more | IT World Canada News
– featuring Willa Black, YWCA Toronto WOD Award Recipient
IT World Canada | June 14, 2022
Deepa Mattoo receives YWCA Women of Distinction award |Here and Now Toronto with Gill Deacon | Live Radio | CBC Listen
– featuring Deepa Matto, YWCA Toronto WOD Award Recipient
Here and Now Toronto | June 10, 2022
Measures in new bill to keep guns from abusers, stalkers welcomed by advocates
– featuring Heather McGregor, YWCA Toronto CEO
Toronto Star | May 31, 2022
YWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Awards 2022
– featuring YWCA Toronto
CBC News | May 25, 2022
RJC Engineers Shares About Its Involvement in the Toronto Shelter Project
– featuring YWCA Toronto
URBAN TORONTO | May 17, 2022
U of G Names Dr. Mary Anne Chambers as Chancellor
– featuring YWCA Toronto Woman of Distinction Award
U of G News | April 7, 2022
Our Toronto - March 19, 2022
– featuring the Let’s Start Up program, provided in partnership by the Lise Watier Foundation and YWCA Toronto
CBC Our Toronto | March 19, 2022
Winter Stations unveils winning designs at Woodbine Beach
– featuring YWCA Toronto
Canadian Architect | March 4, 2022
Impact of Inflation
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
CTV News Toronto | March 16, 2022
Cheryl Regehr recognized with Women of Distinction Award
– featuring YWCA Toronto
University of Toronto | March 4, 2022
LOLY RICO, RECIPIENT OF THE YWCA – TORONTO WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARD
– featuring YWCA Toronto
FCJ Refugee Centre | March 4, 2022
Six "resilient" beach huts built on Toronto's beachfront for annual Winter Stations installation
– featuring YWCA Toronto
Canada’s women shelters strained amid spike in domestic violence, staff shortages
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
Global News | January 12, 2022
How one former YWCA shelter resident got her abducted son back
– Kim Quashie, Manager of Marketing and Communications, and Sarah Boesveld, Manager of Advocacy
Toronto Life | December 9, 2021
This Toronto ceramics studio is teaching people to overcome their trauma 'one pot at a time'
– featuring Gudrun Olafsdottir, director of Inspirations Studio
CBC | December 19, 2021
Gender-based violence claimed 58 lives in Ontario this year. It’s an indictment of our collective failure to keep women and girls safe
– op-ed by Heather McGregor, YWCA Toronto CEO
Toronto Star | December 6, 2021
Your Morning | S6:E53 | New campaign asking Ontario to develop plan to address ‘she-cession’
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
CTV | November 3, 2021
In-person domestic violence services slowly resuming in Toronto
– featuring Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters, Girls and Family Programs
CityNews | November 5, 2021
Advocates, organizations call for provincial plan to end Ontario’s ‘she-cession’
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
Global News | October 26, 2021
‘She-cession’ still must be addressed, say groups urging Ontario to act
- featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
Toronto Star | October 19, 2021
YWCA Toronto emergency homeless shelter for women expects to leave Days Inn site in the Beach by end of year at latest
- featuring YWCA Toronto's temporary emergency shelter
Beach Metro Community News | October 8, 2021
What happens when we set women up for success?
– featuring The Lise Watier Foundation
Toronto Life | September 23, 2021
Canada election 2021 is showing up for women
– op-ed by Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
NOW Toronto | September 5, 2021
Child care will be a defining issue of the election
– joint op-ed by Sarah Boesveld, Manager of Advocacy
The Globe and Mail | August 21, 2021
How entrepreneurs are creating a pandemic 'She-covery plan' to get women back in the workforce
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
CBC News | August 4, 2021
The future of work in Ontario is at a crossroads. Will we ensure decent employment for all?
– op-ed by Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
Toronto Star | July 26, 2021
YWCA Toronto came through for women during the pandemic - at a cost
– op-ed by Sarah Boesveld, Manager of Advocacy
Toronto Star | May 28, 2021
Under COVID-19, the number of Torontonians applying for social housing as a refuge from domestic violence has soared
– featuring Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Clinical Services
Toronto Star | May 26, 2021
This Toronto woman finally has a place to call home after years of living on the streets
– featuring Teshia Allen, Manager of 389 Church Street
CBC Toronto | May 4, 2021
The uphill battle for subsidized housing in the GTA
City News | April 26, 2021
Documentary following new Church Street Tenant
– interview with Nikki Renaud by Mary Wiens
Metro Morning | April 23, 2021
Canada’s women shelters strained amid spike in domestic violence, staff shortagesYWCA Toronto Women of Distinction Awards 2022Measures in new bill to keep guns from abusers, stalkers welcomed by advocatesNew bill measures to protect guns from abusers and stalkers welcomed by supporters
Ottawa promises billons for child care and long-term care, while EI reforms are on the way
– featuring Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Clinical Services
Toronto Star | April 19, 2021
Doug Ford’s budget fails to deliver on ‘she-covery’
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
Toronto Star | April 4, 2021
YWCA shelter for homeless women on Queen Street East in the Beach extends lease until at least October of this year
– featuring Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters, Girls' and Family Programs for the YWCA Toronto
Beach Metro | March 25, 2021
YWCA Toronto Post Ontario Budget Response
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
Here and Now Toronto | March 24, 2021
Sarah Everard's murder raising questions about women's safety in Canada
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
CTV News | March 16, 2021
Family violence victim speaks out after unlikely intervention
– featuring Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters, Girls and Family Programs
CityNews | March 15, 2021
Motherhood: A joy. A job. A pre-existing condition?
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
The Kit | March 2021
5 activists on the alarming impacts of the pandemic on BIPOC women
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
CBC | March 5, 2021
The Power of Women Conversation Series
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
CBC | February 24, 2021
Toronto opens a 13-storey supportive housing building on Church Street
– featuring Heather McGregor, CEO
Daily Hive | February 5, 2021
New affordable, supportive housing building opens in downtown Toronto's Church-Wellesley area
– featuring Heather McGregor, CEO
Toronto.com | February 4, 2021
'Like a pandemic within a pandemic': Shelters call for support as violence against women rises amid COVID-19
– featuring Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters, Girls and Family Programs
CTV News | January 10, 2021
The Impact of COVID-19 on Women
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
CTV News | January 10, 2021
Op-ed: Province's poverty reduction plan is a big miss
– joint op-ed from Heather McGregor, CEO and community partners
NOW Toronto | December 23, 2020
PM marks Ecole Polytechnique massacre with pledge to follow through on assault weapons ban
– mentions YWCA Toronto
NOW Toronto | December 6, 2020
Countering mass violence linked to misogyny
– featuring Heather McGregor, CEO
CityNews | December 6, 2020
Global News at 6
– featuring Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
Global News | December 6, 2020
Greater Toronto's Top Employers 2021 step up and take action
– mentions YWCA Toronto
Globe and Mail | December 4, 2020
YWCA Toronto launches WiTT app to promote women's trades and technology community
– featuring YWCA Toronto's mobile app
Ontario Construction News | December 1, 2020
Brock to participate in UN campaign to end gender-based violence
– mentions YWCA Toronto
Niagara Falls Review | November 26, 2020
The COVID-19 Divide
– interview with Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications
CTV News | October 24, 2020
Why we need universal child care in Canada
– joint op-ed by Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Director of Advocacy and Communications, and community partners
NOW Toronto | September 16, 2020
Poverty reduction central to building back better
– written by Heather McGregor, CEO, and Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Manager of Advocacy
Toronto Star | August 17, 2020
Women's groups call for public inquiry into Nova Scotia mass shooting
– mentions YWCA Toronto
NOW Toronto | July 20, 2020
Forty-eight stylish face masks from Toronto designers
– mentions YWCA Toronto
Toronto Life | May 27, 2020
Beach community’s welcome of homeless shelter for women has been heart-warming, says YWCA Toronto
– interview with Ashley Brown, Interim Director of Shelters and Girls Family Programs
Beach Metro Community News | May 25, 2020
A Feminist Approach to Ending Poverty After COVID-19
– written by Heather McGregor, CEO and Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Manager of Advocacy
Policy Options | May 22, 2020
Toronto Thai restaurant shifts business model to support community
– mentions YWCA Toronto
Dished Toronto | May 20, 2020
Why gun violence is still high in Toronto, even amid the pandemic lockdown
– interview with Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Manager of Advocacy
Toronto Star | May 8, 2020
YWCA Toronto emergency homeless shelter for women to operate at site of former Days Inn Hotel in the Beach
– interview with Heather McGregor, CEO
Beach Metro News | May 4, 2020
How you can help vulnerable people in Toronto during the coronavirus crisis
– mentions YWCA Toronto
Toronto.com | April 17, 2020
Thousands march in Toronto for International Women's Day
– interview with Firoozeh Radjai, Director of Philanthropy
Global News | March 8, 2020
'No one is consenting': How social media is re-traumatizing victims of domestic abuse
– interview with Jasmine Ramze Rezaee, Manager of Advocacy
Global News | November 27, 2019
YWCA's Breakthrough program helps women heal through the transformative power of art
– featuring Emily Hostland, Program Worker with the Breakthrough program, Healing Through The Arts
She Does The City | March 8, 2019
The red flags that signal you may be experiencing financial abuse
– interview with Tsering Tsomo, Director of Employment and Training
LowestRates.ca December 11, 2018
Statement for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Twitter Moments | December 6, 2018
How Ottawa is trying to breathe new life into a 22-year-old policy for gender equality
– interview with Colette Prevost, Director of Advocacy and Communications
Toronto Star | December 28, 2017
Gun Control is a Women's Issue – op-ed by Heather McGregor, YWCA Toronto CEO
Toronto Star | September 14, 2018
GTA women’s shelters feeling housing market pressures
– interview with Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Girls and Family Programs
Global News | August 31, 2017
Toronto Coach Terminal mural to help build community through art
– interview with tenants from Winona’s Place
City Centre Mirror | July 25, 2017
A $15 Minimum Wage Is A Feminist Issue
– op-ed by Etana Cain, former Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer
Huffington Post | July 13, 2017
How YWCA honouree Connie Walker discovered she wanted to be a journalist
– interview with Connie Walker, 2017 YWCA Toronto Woman of Distinction
CBC News | May 18, 2017
Federal budget measures assessed based on impact on women
– interview with Etana Cain, former Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer and Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, 2017 Woman of Distinction
Toronto Star | March 22, 2017
Look To Women's Shelters To Help Shape Mental Health Conversations
– op-ed by Nina Gorka, Director of Shelters and Girls and Family Programs and Etana Cain, Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer
Huffington Post | January 26, 2017
Housing Plan Can Help End Hidden Crisis Of Women's Homelessness
– op-ed by Danielle Nakouz, Manager of the Elm Centre Supportive Housing program
Huffington Post | October 5, 2016
This Change in Legislation Should Help Domestic Violence Survivors Flee Faster
– interview with Maureen Adams, former Director of Advocacy and Communications
Torontoist | September 28, 2016
National affordable housing plan urgently needed
– op-ed by Heather McGregor, CEO
Toronto Star | September 27, 2016
Getting your period while homeless
– interview with Ertha Downey, Manager 1st Stop Woodlawn Shelter and Choices for Living Program
CBC: Out in the Open | September 16, 2016
How going to camp gave me back my happiness
– op-ed by Anissah Rajpatee, Camp Tapawingo participant
Toronto Star | July 24, 2016
Canada Child Benefit a Game-Changer for Women and Children
– op-ed by Maureen Adams, former Director of Advocacy and Communications and Etana Cain, Senior Advocacy and Communications Officer
Huffington Post | June 30, 2016