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Sex Trade Workers

Sex workers call for hate crime law, end to violence

Sex workers and supporters lit candles on the steps of a police detachment as part of a global day of action.

Mother of Pickton victim says cops brushed her off, withheld daughter's possessions

Brushed off by the missing persons unit. Denied even her murdered daughter's possession or photos. A mother speaks out at the Missing Women Inquiry today.

Police Chief Chu announces program to protect women

 We are standing today in the heart of a community where women are especially vulnerable to violence and danger.  They are the victims of predatory drug dealers and others who exploit...

Sex trade worker assaulted with pellet gun

A female sex-trade worker is recovering from minor injuries and one man is facing criminal charges after she was shot at with a pellet gun just after 3:30 a.m. in the area of East Hastings Street...