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Pourquoi l’automne est le moment idéal pour planifier ta prochaine aventure estivale
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Pourquoi l’automne est le moment idéal pour planifier ta prochaine aventure estivale

23 October 2026 - by Justine Mutombo

L’été peut te sembler encore loin, mais il n’est jamais trop tôt pour commencer à réfléchir à ce...read more
Why fall is a great time to plan your next summer adventure
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Why fall is a great time to plan your next summer adventure

23 October 2026 - by Justine Mutombo

Summer might feel far away, but it's never too early to start thinking about how you’ll spend...read more
A place for families to get active in downtown Toronto: The McDonald Family YMCA

A place for families to get active in downtown Toronto: The McDonald Family YMCA

23 October 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Toronto has a lot to offer families. The city is home to enriching cultural destinations and...read more
Children’s books spotted at the Y: Reading ideas for every age and interest
YMCA Child Care

Children’s books spotted at the Y: Reading ideas for every age and interest

15 October 2026 - by Tia Chung

Reading time: 6 minutesLooking for books to inspire your child’s next read?Start with what...read more
How the Y is using circularity to reduce waste

How the Y is using circularity to reduce waste

28 September 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

How can we create less waste? One way is circularity. Circularity is an approach to using...read more
Do you have these 8 qualities of a great child care educator?
YMCA Child Care • Child Care Educators

Do you have these 8 qualities of a great child care educator?

17 September 2026 - by Tia Chung

Reading time: 5 minutesMaybe children have always gravitated toward you.You listen to their...read more
Nervous about group fitness? Sherry Perez answers your questions

Nervous about group fitness? Sherry Perez answers your questions

17 September 2026 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

We sat down with Sherry Perez, Y Movement Lab Manager, to answer some of the questions that might...read more
Orange Shirt Day: Learning, reflection, and recommended reading
Healthy Communities

Orange Shirt Day: Learning, reflection, and recommended reading

26 August 2026 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

This blog post discusses Canada’s colonial systems of harm against Indigenous Peoples,...read more
Plus qu’un voyage : le point de vue d’un responsable de groupe sur les échanges jeunesse
YMCA Youth Programs

Plus qu’un voyage : le point de vue d’un responsable de groupe sur les échanges jeunesse

17 August 2026 - by Justine Mutombo

Certains des apprentissages les plus significatifs se font à l’extérieur de la salle de...read more
More than a trip: A group leader’s perspective on youth exchange
YMCA Youth Programs

More than a trip: A group leader’s perspective on youth exchange

17 August 2026 - by Justine Mutombo

Some of the most meaningful learning happens outside the classroom.For students from YMCA Academy...read more

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