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Youth use media to raise awareness about cannabis use on youth brain development
17 February 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Recently, the virtual red carpet was rolled out to celebrate the youth who created the winning...read more
Healthy Communities
Holistic wellness in the spirit of Sankofa: Moving Forward, Guided by the Past
30 January 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Written by Christina Sanakidis and Ellah Mangwiza, Managers – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion &...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
Dispelling myths around youth gambling
20 January 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Explore a few common myths and facts related to youth gambling.When it comes to gambling, there...read more
Healthy Communities
Evolving the understanding of disability and accessibility
24 November 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Written by Ellah Mangwiza, and Christina Sanakidis, Managers — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and...read more
Healthy Communities
Rise and shine with the Y and BT!
17 November 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
If you're an early riser, you might've spotted us on CityTV's Breakfast Television (BT) last...read more
Healthy Communities
Overcoming obstacles at the Y’s Youth Justice program
16 November 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The Youth Justice program operates from the York Region Employment & Community center by...read more
Healthy Communities • Support the Y • YMCA Donors • YMCA Events • YMCA Youth Programs
Congratulations to the winners of the Youth for Entrepreneurship Media Contest, powered by Desjardins
16 November 2022 - by Nicole Meredith
Pictured above: Y4E Media Contest Finalists, from left to right: Rishivansh Acharjee, Second...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Events • YMCA Youth Programs
Congratulations to the winners of the Youth for Entrepreneurship Media Contest, powered by Desjardins
15 November 2022 - by Nicole Meredith
Pictured above: Y4E Media Contest Finalists, from left to right: Rishivansh Acharjee, Second...read more
Healthy Communities
Nation-to-Nation relationships: Understanding Treaties and Wampum Belts
02 November 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Written by Jenna Robar, Manager - Indigenous Relationships and Christina Sanakidis, Manager -...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
An educator turns author for a children’s book
14 October 2022 - by Renuka Malhotra
A YMCA educator took inspiration from others, and focused on community support after a...read more
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