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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.

Move with Mama gets moms and babies active

Move with Mama gets moms and babies active

Move with Mama will be held on Wednesday's at 2 p.m. at the Matawa Health Co-Operative
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UPDATED: Women-only construction worker training offered at no charge

UPDATED: Women-only construction worker training offered at no charge

A government-sponsored residential construction worker course provided by the Labourers union is free of charge to qualifying applicants
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Magnus Theatre brings Trading Places to the mainstage

Magnus Theatre brings Trading Places to the mainstage

The musical was written locally and performed with the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra
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'Record-breaking' seven students receive Women in Mining scholarships

'Record-breaking' seven students receive Women in Mining scholarships

Seven successful applicants received a $3,000 scholarship towards education in mining
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Goods & Co. celebrates women

Goods & Co. celebrates women

'We’re acknowledging women warriors in our community that are doing incredible things,' said Maelyn Hurley, owner of Goods & Co. Market.
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Girls get a feel for trades in support of International Women's Day

Girls get a feel for trades in support of International Women's Day

High school girls choosing trades is becoming an upward trend, but it's still a work in progress
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'We are not going to be silent': International Women's Day flag raised at city hall

'We are not going to be silent': International Women's Day flag raised at city hall

International Women's Day celebrates the accomplishments of women and recognizes the work still needed to be done.
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Local doctor wins prestigious award for health and advocacy work

Local doctor wins prestigious award for health and advocacy work

Dr. Alexandra Bastiany is pushing for more diversity, equity and inclusion in medicine.
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From nursing to entrepreneurship

From nursing to entrepreneurship

How a young mother turned her passion for baking into a small business.
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Association aims to get female students involved in sports

Association aims to get female students involved in sports

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