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    Maternity leave: How can I afford it?

    March 22, 2022 /

    Maternity leave and adapting to parenthood can be exciting, but it can also be financially challenging.  Pregnant employees have the right to take pregnancy leave for up to 17 weeks under federal law. Parental leave allows up to 61 or 63 weeks of unpaid time off work. More than  2.3 million people took work off due to childbirth or adoption between 2012 and 2017. Although some companies provide benefits during maternity leave, additional costs are to be expected. Kristine Beese is the CEO and co-founder of Untangle Money, a finance company for women.  She said around one-third of her clientele need financial advice on child planning and in vitro fertilization…

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    Hidden manipulation: exploring gender-based financial abuse

    September 2, 2021
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    5 strategies for women negotiating higher salaries

    June 29, 2021

    The rise of female financial literacy influencers

    July 27, 2022
  • Employment

    Corporate advocacy: Going beyond performative activism

    November 9, 2021 /

    As corporations try to raise awareness of political issues on social media, some doubt the sincerity of their activism.  Following this year’s Pride Month in June, many people criticized how businesses were quick to capitalize on Pride. Meanwhile, they disregard LGBTQ2S+ people the rest of the year. This can raise the question of whether companies truly strive for diversity and inclusivity or whether their activism is performative.  Sarah Hussain is the CEO of the human resource company Bridge HR.  Bridge HR supports companies looking to implement diversity and inclusivity in areas such as recruitment, training and workforce planning. She said she believes diversity and inclusion are more than just supporting…

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    Five tips from successful women to succeed in the workplace

    January 9, 2023

    Navigating ​sexual harassment in the workplace 

    November 6, 2023
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    Adjusting to online employment seeking

    July 7, 2021
  • Resources

    Life after abuse: Resources for support

    October 21, 2021 /

    The effects of abuse can linger with a survivor for years after leaving an abusive relationship. It can take up to five years for women who have experienced abuse to regain their self-esteem. Victims often report dealing with mental illnesses such as post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.  The path to recovery can be difficult, but it can be easier with the right support system. To uphold safety and ensure recovery in the future, there are many Ontario-based resources and support services for survivors. Transitional housing  It can be difficult to leave an abusive relationship if victims do not have any other accommodations. To address this issue, there are many temporary…

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    Eight Ontario Scholarships Available for Women

    July 20, 2022

    You don’t have to go through it alone

    February 5, 2024

    The importance of women’s health care  

    March 4, 2024
  • Lifestyle & Family

    WandaVision and grief

    October 14, 2021 /

    Overcoming the loss of a sibling

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    Three life lessons from Ontario’s Celina Caesar-Chavannes’ memoir

    May 15, 2023

    Celebrating women in the literary arts

    April 22, 2024

    On-screen female relationships: The good, the bad and the ugly

    February 20, 2023
  • Resources

    Hijab-friendly salons

    October 12, 2021 /

    For many women, choosing a new hairstyle is their biggest challenge at the salon. For Hijabi women, finding a salon with privacy can be an even bigger challenge.  Canada is home to more than a million people who identify as Muslim, according to Statistics Canada. Observant Muslim women who wear head coverings don’t show their hair to men other than their husbands and close relatives. Salons tend to either have male hairstylists present or non-private facilities. It can be difficult for a Hijabi woman to find an accommodating salon. To support each other in the community, blogs such as Hijabs&More share Hijabi hair care tips. Brands such as Antrim Cosmetic…

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    Eight Ontario Scholarships Available for Women

    July 20, 2022

    Indigenous women’s shelters and community resources

    December 7, 2021

    Roe V. Wade: Why Ontarians should care

    July 13, 2022
  • Health

    Period poverty: The physical and financial struggle

    September 23, 2021 /

    Menstruation can be an uncomfortable and painful week for many.  For others, it’s also a financial struggle due to the high cost of menstrual products.  Period poverty refers to the lack of access to menstrual products due to monetary or geographical reasons. More than one in three Canadian women have reported sacrificing something in their budget to afford sanitary products. To bring awareness to the issue, a number of organizations in Ontario are dedicated to making hygiene products more accessible. Hygiene4her is a London-based organization led by co-presidents Michelle Pham and Helia Hatam Tehrani. Both women are advocates for reducing period poverty. The organization works to provide people with essential…

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    Mental health: The most important player on the court

    October 31, 2022

    Sleep as an escape: Understanding the interplay of naps and FMS pain

    March 18, 2024
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    The trials and tribulations of adult acne

    July 7, 2021
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    The zero-waste brides

    August 15, 2021 /

    The rise of second-hand and vintage bridal stores

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    Old clothes, new connections

    June 30, 2021

    Need help kickstarting your business?

    November 28, 2022

    Only Fans: Women rebelling

    April 8, 2024
  • Lifestyle & Family

    Sustainable skin care: Keeping your skin and the environment clean

    August 5, 2021 /

    It can be a challenge to buy skin care products that are both good for your skin and environmentally conscious.  According to PwC Canada, more than 42 per cent of Canadians try to avoid plastic where possible and buy products with less packaging. Maintaining a green business can be difficult for skin care brands when it comes to packaging and shipping. These Ontario-based skin care businesses are dedicated to reducing their carbon footprint without sacrificing the quality of their products.  Birch Babe  Based in Bon Echo, Birch Babe is a plant-based cosmetic brand made with natural ingredients. Its entire line is vegan, sulfate-free, beeswax-free, and gluten-free. Birch Babe’s eco-friendly efforts…

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    The TikToker challenging mental health stigma

    October 7, 2021

    Three life lessons from Ontario’s Celina Caesar-Chavannes’ memoir

    May 15, 2023
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    Fairy tales, the writing life, and disability representation: An interview with Amanda Leduc

    October 5, 2021
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    Resources

    The art of solo safety

    July 7, 2021 /

    How to stay safe living alone as a woman

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    Roe V. Wade: Why Ontarians should care

    July 13, 2022

    You don’t have to go through it alone

    February 5, 2024

    The importance of women’s health care  

    March 4, 2024
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