Here's a collection of the Georgia Straight's coverage of women-related issues, including women's rights, female health and sexuality, gender equality, feminism, sexism, violence against women, missing women, trailblazers and pioneers, mothers, and more.

For male-related subjects, visit our collection of coverage of men's issues.

For full coverage of queer-specific issues, visit our LGBT webpage.

Arts Notes

Indigenous comedian, writer, actor, and broadcaster Candy Palmater dies

Dec 25

She once described herself as "an overweight, gay, Native lawyer", but to her many fans, she was so much more than that.

Arts Notes

Cultch's Femme fest shows focus on science, motherhood, sexuality, abortion, culture, and gender stereotyping

Dec 22

Science journalist Alanna Mitchell's play, Sea Sick, emerged from her bestselling book of the same name.

Commentary

Shauna Sylvester: COP26 Day 9—gender moves to the forefront, but how much has really changed?

Nov 10

The executive director of the SFU Morris Wosk Centre for Dialogue shares what it's been like to witness so much misogyny during her years working in international development.

Book Features

Ruth Ozeki’s new novel, The Book of Form and Emptiness, draws inspiration from Vancouver Public Library

Oct 14

The bestselling author has crafted a story about a teenager who hears voices.

Music Notes

Lizzo lights up the Internet with see-through dress at Cardi B's birthday celebration

Oct 13

Last month, Lizzo spoke about the history of twerking in a TED Talk.

Style Features

Lesley Hampton makes Indigenous fashion that anyone can wear

Oct 7

Anishinaabe Mohawk designer infuses her reconnection story into a new fall/holiday collection, Creatures Of The Present.

LifeStyle Features

Sharon Stone fights back from rock bottom in The Beauty of Living Twice

Oct 6

Her memoir reflects her great inner strength and evolving sense of self.

Urban Living

Ecological designer Nina Marie Lister named winner of UBC's $50,000 Margolese National Design for Living Prize 2021

Sep 29

She was chosen for her commitment to design that helps to connect the coexistence of landscapes, people, and wildlife.

Living

Women Transforming Cities presents a panel discussion on Vancouver's housing crisis on October 13

Sep 29

The online event starts at 6:30 pm.

Television

Canada's Drag Race to feature Bif Naked, Fefe Dobson, Mitsou, and more on Season 2

Sep 29

Special guests this season will span the worlds of music, film and TV, social media, the arts, and more.

Straight Talk

International search launched after 40-year-old Abbotsford woman disappears in Costa Rica

Sep 29

Anyone who has been in contact with her or has information of her whereabouts is asked to call the Abbotsford Police Department.

Television

Never Have I Ever's Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is coping with fame, pressure, pride, and prejudice

Sep 28

The Never Have I Ever star is setting boundaries and handling pressures like a champ.