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Women and Girls

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These inspirational and diverse stories about local women of all ages in our community are made possible through the continued support of AFYA Medical Spa Guelph as part of our Community Leaders Program.

Guelph veterinarian bringing the laughs to inclusive stand-up show

Guelph veterinarian bringing the laughs to inclusive stand-up show

Dr. Sarah Boston is co-producing The Women's Monthly stand-up comedy show at the Guelph artBar
Guelph Chamber of Commerce women’s luncheon continues to inspire

Guelph Chamber of Commerce women’s luncheon continues to inspire

Marva Wisdom was the keynote speaker at the Guelph Chamber of Commerce Inspiration Women's Luncheon at on Tuesday
Skills Ontario event inspires more women to explore skilled trades

Skills Ontario event inspires more women to explore skilled trades

Students in grades 11 and 12 met with skilled trade employers and to learn about various training and employment opportunities
U of G’s gender equity in sport campaign reaches $2.5M goal

U of G’s gender equity in sport campaign reaches $2.5M goal

Scholarship program has supported 550 student-athletes, raised inequality awareness
Grassroots relief project helps parents in need access diapers

Grassroots relief project helps parents in need access diapers

The Guelph Diaper Relief Project was launched by a Guelph mom in October as a way for parents to access free diapers when they’re in a pinch
New boutique brings traditional Indian fashion to Guelph

New boutique brings traditional Indian fashion to Guelph

Gunit’s Boutique at 987 Gordon St. held it’s official opening on Oct. 22
Zonta Club of Guelph works to empower women in good times and bad

Zonta Club of Guelph works to empower women in good times and bad

Club takes on advocacy work locally and afar, as well as performing community service
Guelph Rotarian shares love of sewing with African communities in need

Guelph Rotarian shares love of sewing with African communities in need

As a member of the Rotary Club of Guelph, Luisa Del Rosario has been to Cameroon and Uganda at least half a dozen times
Local podcaster hopes to inspire by sharing personal entrepreneurial journeys

Local podcaster hopes to inspire by sharing personal entrepreneurial journeys

The podcast, 'How U Got Started' is go-to resource for those seeking motivation and insights from the personal journeys of successful entrepreneurs
Emma’s Toy Drive brings holiday spirit to kids and women in crisis

Emma’s Toy Drive brings holiday spirit to kids and women in crisis

In this Women and Girls feature, Emma’s Toy Drive gears up to collect toys and gifts to donate to the Women In Crisis Shelters of Guelph-Wellington County