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By WILMA BLOKHUIS Oakville Beaver Staff A survey released earlier this month by Statistics Canada stating more than half of Canada‘s 10 million women have experienced spousal vioâ€" lence, and that 60% fear for their perâ€" sonal safety in their everyday lives, writhes Mohan Anand. "I‘m absolutely shocked and flabâ€" bergasted" at these statistics. "I didn‘t think it was that high." The Glen Abbey resident is, for a third year, spearheading Halton‘s White Ribbon Campaign, Nov. 27th to Dec. 3rd. White ribbon drive highlights violence against women children Seniors Best Hishes To Anand, a white ribbon "symâ€" THE O/ bolizes men‘s commitment to ‘zero tolerance‘ of violence against women and children." According to the report, the result of random selection telephone interâ€" views of 12,300 women across Canada, half of them were physically or sexually abused since age 16; 45% of the victims knew their assailants; 29% were abused by their present or former spouse (married or common law); 15% reported living with a vioâ€" lent man; 21% experienced violence while pregnant; 63% were attacked more than once, and 32% more than 10 times. In addition, four out of 10 children witness violence in their homes. A program of the OTMH Charitable Corporation "My independence means a lot to me. That‘s why I have Lifeline." at the touch of a button We Care About Your Safety TEL: (416) 338â€"5611 24â€"hr. personal service PROFESSIONAL NURSING CARE IN YOUR HOME OR HOSPITAL » care of the terminally ill "I am appalled and very disapâ€" pointed and I feel very ashamed as a man," he lamented. Anand will also continue to supâ€" port and attend the Candlelight Vigil being held to remember the 14 women slain by an angry gunman at L‘Ecole Polytechnique on Dec. 6, 1989, a mass murder known as the ‘Montreal Massacre.‘ The third annual vigil will be held at George‘s Square (Trafalgar and Sumner, two blocks north of Lakeshore) on Dec. 6th, starting at 7 p.m. This vigil is coâ€"sponsored by the Halton Rape Crisis Centre, Halton Women‘s Place, WHAM (Women of Halton Action Movement), Women‘s Along with our regular services, VISTAMERE now offers both independent and assisted living. Call for your personal Tour 847â€"1413 380 Premier Retirement Residence Private independent living to enable your loved one to be close by and cared for HOLIDAY SEASON WINE! 1195 North Service Road » Oakville 847â€"3473 Information and Support Centre of 12 members. Currently, Halton, and the Oakville Community _ people come to meetings, Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human _ it‘s still a oneâ€"man show." Rights. Candles will be provided. Anand advocates vio In the past, it was believed that one in 10 women experienced physical and sexual violence. "Perhaps if these new statistics are true, and I have no reason to think they‘re not, then we have all the more reason to do something about it," said Anand. 24 Hours a Day 7 Days a Week Home or Hospital 1515 Rebecca St. Suite #211 Anand, working almost singleâ€" handedly, says something must be done. About three years ago, he formed the group ‘Halton Men Against Violence Against Women and Children,‘ which at one time peaked at E ijpara: 847â€"1025 This year make your own Nes Everything YOU want in a drug store Anand advocates violence is not just a women‘s and children‘s issue, but "demeaning situation for our whole society. "If the percentage (of women who suffered this violence) is as high as stated in this survey, then we must take action quickly. It‘s not enough to just say ‘I don‘t like it‘ and do nothâ€" ing. Men must collectively stand up and first, recognize the problem; secâ€" ond, be readyand willing to do someâ€" thing about it; and thirdly, ask what we should be doing about it," said Anand. WHEELCHAIR / ACCESSABLE CABS NOW AVAILABLE 10% Seniors‘ Discount on Request Airport Flat Rate Prompt, Courteous mm â€" 24â€"Hour Service Free Prescnpt/on Di ery Serwce ASK ABOUT OUR SENIORS‘ DISCOUNT «S SHOPPERS DRUG MART eight to 10 "but mostly,