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On Mar. 11, Clarendon County Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting. After approval of the agenda and February minutes, public comments were opened. Cindy Risher spoke on adding the lane …

Anti-violence researchers say greater police transparency about incidents of domestic violence critical for prevention, education

Advocates are sounding the alarm on gender-based violence, calling for a clear and urgent strategy from the provincial governments as femicides continue to rise. Ontario saw 30 femicides in 30 weeks, according to a new report by the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses.

Advocates are calling for the term 'femicide' to be included in the Criminal Code of Canada, ahead of a funeral service for a mother and daughter who were killed in Ottawa's Alta Vista neighbourhood three weeks ago. It was one of 86 recommendations released by a jury in a Renfrew County coroner's inquest, on the same day of the stabbing.

Rogers is expanding its mobile network donation program to more women’s shelters in B.C. and Ontario, the company announced today. The expansion builds on the digital lifeline support initiative to help women escape domestic violence, which was announced last year. As part of the program, Rogers provided complimentary devices and six months of free voice and data plans in partnership with several support organizations including Women’s Shelter Canada and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada....

Posted by Jake McElveen Clarendon County Council met for their regularly scheduled January Board Meeting this Monday, Jan 11. The meeting began with the usual pledge, introductory remarks, and invocation, approval of agenda, and approval of minutes.  Moving on from the meetings formalities, the council appointed Arlene Ham to serve an additional term on the Clarendon County Library Board.  After appointing Ham to the board, Council moved on to a public hearing involving Ordinance 2020-10. T...

5. Approval of Minutes Minutes for the Regular Council Meeting, which was held on Monday, December 14, 2020 and Minutes for the Swearing in Ceremony, which was held on Monday, January 4, 2021. 6. Board Appointment 7. Public Hearing – Ordinance 2020-10 AN ORDINANCE TO AUTHORIZE THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY, OWNED BY CLARENDON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA AND IDENTIFIED AS CLARENDON COUNTY TAX MAP PARCEL NO.: 197-12-05-013-00. 8. Ordinance 2020-10 Consideration of Second Reading of Ordinance 2020-10...