Bpw London Ontario Canada

31/10/2026

Happy Halloween from BPW London

As we celebrate Halloween, we are thinking of the safety and wellbeing of our members, their families, and our wider community. Whether you are out for the evening or welcoming trick-or-treaters at your door, please take care, stay visible, and look out for one another.

Supporting one another is at the heart of who we are. Here’s to a fun and safe evening for everyone.

24/10/2026

The United Nations emblem is a symbol of hope, peace and unity for people all around the world.

When global challenges arise, the UN remains the only place on Earth where all nations can come together to find shared solutions for all of humanity.

Saturday is UN Day. https://www.un.org/en/essential-un

24/10/2026

We are all focused on ensuring Canada and Canadians achieve their fullpotential during these turbulent times. BPW has always advocated to improve the possibilities for every woman in our community.
Let’s move forward and to build Canada stronger together.
BPW Ontario BPW Canada LEAF (Women's Legal Education and Action Fund)

23/10/2026

Happy Small Business Week! 🎉

Did you know that 50% of BPW London members are small business owners? 💛

This week, we are celebrating the women who build, lead and grow businesses right here in our community. Their courage, creativity and determination make London stronger every single day.
At BPW London, our four cornerstones guide everything we do:
Collaborate: building connections and partnerships that help women and their businesses thrive.

Advocate: speaking up for women’s voices, opportunities and success in the workplace and beyond

Learn: sharing knowledge and skills so every member can keep growing

Lead: empowering women to step forward and shape their businesses and communities

How you can join in this week:

Shop local and support a woman-owned business.

Tag a woman-owned business you love in the comments.

Connect with us to learn more about becoming a BPW London member.

Thank you to every woman entrepreneur who shows up, takes risks and inspires others. We see you and we are cheering you on! 🖤💛

21/10/2026

Thank you to the BPW Ontario Safe Space Task Force for leading our meeting last evening. 💛

You truly walked the talk. The points you raised gave us valuable insights on how to improve our interactions with others, within BPW and beyond, in our personal and professional lives.

In a rapidly changing world, it is easy to fall back on “this is how we have always done it.” Last evening was a reminder that listening alone is not enough. We need to engage actively to understand why a process or system is not working, so we can grow as an inclusive organisation that respects women of all ages and stages.
Thank you for your ongoing work and dedication. We are grateful for your leadership.
BPW Ontario BPW Canada

14/10/2026

BPW London extends our condolences to Irene’s family and friends.

Irene attended many events with BPW London members – as a speaker, presenter, guest and friend.

Lindsay Mathyssen

It is with deep sadness and a broken heart that I mourn the passing of my beloved mother, Irene Mathyssen.

My mom was so much more than a mother. She was my inspiration, our family's rock, and a beacon of hope. She was someone I looked up to, someone who helped guide me through life, and someone whose strength and determination inspired me in ways words can never fully express.

Her presence gave us strength, her love gave us comfort, and her belief in what was possible gave us hope, even during the most difficult times.

To Londoners and Canadians , she was known for her public service, her dedication to her community, and her commitment to the people and causes she believed in. Behind all that she accomplished was the woman who shaped my life, whose example helped define who I am, and whose love will remain with me forever.

I also want to recognize my dad, Keith Mathyssen, who loved her deeply and stood by her side throughout her life and her political career. His unwavering love, partnership, and support was a foundational part of her journey. Together, they shared a beautiful life and a bond that will always be part of our family's story.

Losing Mom leaves an emptiness that words cannot begin to describe. Her passing will leave us changed, but I know that the values she instilled in us, the example she set, and the love she gave so freely will continue to guide us. Her legacy is not only in what she accomplished, but in the lives she touched and the strength she gave to those fortunate enough to know her.

She believed that our responsibility is to leave this world a better place than we found it. That belief is part of her legacy, and I will do my best to honour it throughout my life.

I love you so much mom. You will always be remembered. And your legacy of making this world a better place will live on.

Lindsay

14/10/2026

Congratulations BPW Online Club

11/10/2026

Every girl deserves the freedom to dream, the opportunity to learn, and the power to shape her own future.

Today, on the International Day of the Girl Child, we celebrate the potential of girls everywhere: future leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, innovators, businesswomen, and changemakers.

But dreams need more than encouragement. They need rights, education, protection, opportunities, and a world that believes in every girl’s potential.

This year, the United Nations calls for action to end child marriage and invest in girls’ rights, reminding us that no girl’s future should be limited by discrimination, violence, or barriers to opportunity.

At BPW International, we believe that empowering the women of tomorrow begins with investing in the girls of today. When girls have the freedom to learn, grow, and make their own choices, they can transform not only their own lives but also their communities and the world.

Let’s build a future where every girl has the freedom to choose who she wants to become.