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CFUW Ontario Council Speakers Series February 25, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm On Zoom Registration is now open for OC’s third Speakers Series of the 2022-23 year. Safe, decent, and affordable housing has become unattainable by lower income families, single … Continued

The FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre (PAC) is honoured to announce the return of The Red Dress Exhibit: If Only These Dresses Could Tell Their Story. This important exhibit will be remounted in Robertson Theatre at the FirstOntario PAC and will run Wednesday 9 November to … Continued

COBS Bread Ridley Square is offering a “Loaf a Month” Card for club members to sell.  The card is typically sold for $25 with $12.50/card being refunded to the bakery and $12.50/card being retained by the club.  The card is … Continued

Congratulations to Anne Bisson, winner of the draw for the Membership Gift Basket. All members who paid their dues by end of day September 30th were eligible for the draw. Membership committee created a list and notified Christine Marks, our … Continued

Gender-Based Violence on Post-Secondary Campuses Research has shown that one in five women will experience sexual assault while studying at post-secondary institutions. Women with intersecting identities including Indigenous women, women of colour, LGBTQ2S+ and women with disabilities face higher rates … Continued

Join CaMeUs (CFUW, Mexican Federation of University Women, and Women-Graduates-USA) for a webinar exploring migration that has resulted from extreme climate change worldwide. Panelists will concentrate on causes, results, and proactive approaches to preparing for climate migrants in North America. This … Continued

On World Youth Skills Day, Graduate Women International urges states to invest in quality education and training for young women and girls. GWI calls on states to implement programmes that empower young women and girls through providing them with the … Continued

Highlights of some Events in Niagara Region: November 25th, 11 am – Flag Raising at Niagara Region Headquarters on Schmon Parkway  – join President Maureen Shantz at this event. It is open to the public. All are welcome. Show support … Continued

100th Anniversary Campaign raises over $21,100  for young women’s scholarships  August 3, 2021   –  CFUW St. Catharines ends its 2021 fundraising campaign on a high note, raising $21,100 for young women’s scholarships, and agencies that assist women and children. Gratitude … Continued

Out of 400+ entries, GWI was selected as a #GGPhotoContest finalist and they need your help to win up to $1,000 in support of Girls Education for Brighter Futures. Be sure to tell your friends and family. You can vote … Continued

View our YouTube video, created by Niagara College, to learn more about our Virtual Garden Tour.  

Effective Wednesday April 7th, if you were born in 1961 or earlier, the Provincial online portal & call centre is open for registration for a Covid-19 vaccination appointment.  In addition, many pharmacies and physicians across Niagara also have vaccine doses … Continued

The CFUW St. Catharines 100th Anniversary Creative Writing Contest beckons. Let your inventive artistic talent flow from mind to page in no more than 750 words. the only requirement is that your story must begin with “The meaning was clear”. … Continued

Missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people (MMIWG2S+) will be remembered by the Brock University and Niagara College communities during a weeklong display of red dresses and through several virtual events from Monday, Feb. 8 to Sunday, Feb. … Continued