City of Victoria pledges over $10M for public safety following violent long weekend

Eight years ago, at the peak of the #MeToo movement, it seemed, for a brief moment, like progress was imminent. Women from around the world were sharing their extensive – and oftentimes painful – experiences of sexual abuse and violence, and lawmakers and corporations alike were pledging to make change.But in the years since, that progress has been stuttered. Harvey Weinstein, the film mogul whose case served as the rallying cry for the #MeToo movement, saw one of his convictions overturned. Donald Trump, who in 2023 was found liable for rape, was re-elected as President of the United...