Women and Girls

These stories about Women and girls and the people who make it all happen are made possible through the continued support of Waddington & Pottinger Law LLP  as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Association aims to get female students involved in sports

The Lakehead Women in Sports Association has been active since 2022.

Jan 16, 2025 8:05 AM Read more >

Heartbreak and hockey: local author realizes dream with 1st novel

Angelia M. Swan’s debut novel, Wasted Time, came out in November.

Jan 12, 2025 12:00 PM Read more >

Program looks to get female youth interested in curling

The Girls Rock try curling event will take place on Feb. 15 at the Port Arthur Curling Centre.

Dec 25, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Former Gallery Director receives lifetime achievement award

Sharon Godwin was recognized at the Galleries Ontario Awards in Toronto earlier this month.

Dec 22, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Tree of Hope comes to Parliament Hill

The Thunder Bay Police Service’s MMIWG2S Tree of Hope was at the nation’s capital on Monday.

Dec 17, 2024 10:25 AM Read more >

Women law students giving back during holidays

The Lakehead Women in Law club is accepting donations for the Thunder Bay Community Clothing Assistance Centre.

Dec 6, 2024 10:00 AM Read more >

Local playwright excited for world premiere

Amanda Doig’s play, Of Marriage Minded Misses, premieres at Cambrian Players on Wednesday night.

Nov 19, 2024 4:10 PM Read more >

PARO summit celebrates women entrepreneurs

The PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise held their annual conference at the Superior Inn on Tuesday.

Nov 13, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

Thunder Bay weightlifter gunning for 2028 Olympics

Hannah Gula looks to impress on the international stage and have a chance to represent Canada on weightlifting’s biggest stage.

Oct 31, 2024 2:00 PM Read more >

Thunder Bay woman named finalist for RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Award

Rosalind Lockyer of PARO Centre for Women's Enterprise is one of three finalists in the social change/national impact category.

Sep 17, 2024 8:00 AM Read more >

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