Women and Girls

These inspirational and diverse stories about local women of all ages in our community are made possible as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Learn about astrobiology while celebrating women this March

In its first ever International Women's Day event, Royal City Science is partnering with the Guelph chapter of 500 Women Scientists to host event including a women-led talk on astrobiology

Mar 5, 2023 9:00 AM Read more >

Guelph woman, 105, 'kind of feel like I’m getting old'

Guelph's Margaret MacIntosh will turn 105 on Friday

Jan 24, 2023 11:43 AM Read more >

Guelph's women scientists share knowledge and experience

500 Women Scientists - Guelph Pod helps provide mentorship programs and events for 145 members across different science disciplines

Jan 8, 2023 10:00 AM Read more >

Guelph advocate starting up a mobility aid library for residents

Guelph Access Library founder, Kinnery Chaparrel, said they are currently seeking a scent-free and wheelchair-accessible space to store the equipment

Dec 28, 2022 7:00 AM Read more >

The WOMB brings Guelph practitioners under one roof

Described as a 'wholeness centre' the facility offers services for mental, emotional and physical health, along with classes and workshops to foster community

Dec 8, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Guelph ballerina touring across Ontario in The Nutcracker

Jessie Marshall is one of a group of young dancers selected to tour with the Ballet Jörgen Dance Company

Nov 29, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

Guelph student gets ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’

Grade 11 student Julia Elmslie was recognized for her positive impact on the community, winning the 2022 Vimy Pilgrimage Award

Nov 28, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

Local lawyers share personal experiences with sexism in industry

Panel discussion held by Wellington Law Association as part of a book launch event for 'Guelph & Wellington County's Legal Past: A History of the Wellington Law Association'

Nov 19, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Guelph ringette and Team Ontario player raises the bar for youth

Julia Mezenberg is giving back to a sport that gave her so much

Oct 13, 2022 8:00 PM Read more >

New local STEM program coming for girls and non-binary youth

'I think we've chosen the right place to start the chapter and there's a lot of excitement locally'

Sep 28, 2022 7:00 PM Read more >

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