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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.

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
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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
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Learn about astrobiology while celebrating women this March

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

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

Guelph's Margaret MacIntosh will turn 105 on Friday
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Guelph's women scientists share knowledge and experience

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
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Guelph advocate starting up a mobility aid library for residents

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
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The WOMB brings Guelph practitioners under one roof

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
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Guelph ballerina touring across Ontario in The Nutcracker

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
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Guelph student gets ‘once in a lifetime opportunity’

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
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Local lawyers share personal experiences with sexism in industry

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'
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