Women and Girls

These stories about the Extraordinary Women and Girls in our community are made possible through the continued support of the Kasper Transportation as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Women and Girls: An online marketplace for shopping local

Introducing to Thunder Bay is a multi-vendor online marketplace with a local touch. Think Amazon, but for the local market carrying your beloved products from the local vendors.

Mar 25, 2022 8:40 AM Read more >

Women and Girls: An international winner

Evelyn Davenport's passion for piano has earned her a win in the 2021 Crescendo Music Competition.

Mar 11, 2022 11:40 AM Read more >

"Boobie Candles" spark awareness

A new mom diagnosed with breast cancer has an important message to share with young women.

Mar 10, 2022 2:40 PM Read more >

Women and Girls: A pillar of the wellness community

Erin May says the Bodymind Centre is more than a business, it is a calling.

Mar 10, 2022 1:40 PM Read more >

Women and Girls: It is all in bloom (7 photos)

A local woman's passion for gardening has bloomed into some bigger.

Feb 23, 2022 8:57 AM Read more >

Slaight Foundation donation will support BIPOC women medical students at NOSM

A $1 million contribution will provide scholarships for 40 women.

Feb 9, 2022 3:50 PM Read more >

Women and Girls: Transferable skills

A local musician finds an ingenious way to use her skills as an oboe player.

Feb 8, 2022 9:04 AM Read more >

Women and Girls: Women in mining

Lakehead students are recipients of the women in mining scholarship.

Jan 26, 2022 1:39 PM Read more >

Women and Girls: A new online project will honour the 'Rosies of the north' (2 Photos)

An interactive oral history website will honour the Thunder Bay women who worked in the World War II defense industry.

Jan 10, 2022 3:58 PM Read more >

Women and Girls: Thunder Bay-area farmer leads the Ont. Federation of Agriculture for another year

Peggy Brekveld welcomes a new program to support farmers' mental health.

Dec 1, 2021 12:44 PM Read more >

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