To celebrate International Women’s Day, The Blue Mountains Public Library, Marsh Street Centre, and The Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce are proud to present Lead Like Her, a new speaker series amplifying women who are helping reshape long-standing industry norms.
This series runs throughout March and early April 2026, with events alternating between the L.E. Shore Library and Marsh Street Centre. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Kickoff Event
A Tribute to Canadian Women in Music
Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2pm at Marsh Street Centre
A concert by Krista Blondin celebrating Canadian women in music.
For tickets and details visit the Marsh Street Centre online.
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
L.E. Shore Library – 173 Bruce St. S. Thornbury, ON
Mary Hindle, Firefighter
Mary will talk about her career, her path into the profession, and what it’s really like working on the front lines in emergency services. She will share stories from the job, talk about leadership in high-pressure environments, and answer questions from the audience.
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Marsh Street Centre – 187 Marsh St. Clarksburg, ON
Major Brasseur, First Canadian Woman Fighter Pilot
Major Brasseur will speak about her career in the Canadian Armed Forces, her experience breaking barriers in aviation, and what it takes to lead in demanding and high-risk environments.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
L.E. Shore Library – 173 Bruce St. S. Thornbury, ON
Women of the Blue Mountains Chamber of Commerce — Panel Discussion
A panel of four local women business owners and professionals working in male-dominated or traditionally male fields. They will talk about their work, their challenges, and what leadership looks like in their industries.
Thursday, April 2, 2026 | 6:00 - 8:00pm
Marsh Street Centre
Dr. Barbara Zimmerman, Environmental Scientist
Dr. Zimmerman will speak about her work as an environmental scientist, her career path, and the role of leadership in science and the arts.
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased at the Marsh Street Centre.
$15 Adult
$5 Student or Youth
Series Pass:
$45 for all four speaker nights (Adult)
$15 for all four speaker nights (Student/Youth)
Proceeds
Proceeds from this series will go toward supporting the Marsh Street Centre and My Friend’s House Collingwood.