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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.

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

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

Angelia M. Swan’s debut novel, Wasted Time, came out in November.
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Program looks to get female youth interested in curling

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.
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Former Gallery Director receives lifetime achievement award

Former Gallery Director receives lifetime achievement award

Sharon Godwin was recognized at the Galleries Ontario Awards in Toronto earlier this month.
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Tree of Hope comes to Parliament Hill

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.
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