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We are all treaty people: Canadian society and reconciliation
28 October 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
by Michael Etherington, Manager of Indigenous Relationships, and Christina Sanakidis, Manager of...read more
Is a personal trainer the key to helping you reach your fitness goals?
23 October 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
For those of us who aren’t elite athletes or hardcore fitness buffs, hiring a personal trainer...read more
YMCA Child Care
4 trick-or-treating tips to keep your children safe and happy
17 October 2024 - by Dawn Yan
Halloween is almost here! It’s an exciting time for children, with trick-or-treating, costumes,...read more
YMCA Child Care • Meet a Y Educator
Meet a Y educator: Jenny
02 October 2024 - by Tia Chung
Child care educators are the heart of every YMCA child care program. 💚 Their dedication to making...read more
Healthy Communities
Marking Orange Shirt Day and National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2024
06 September 2024 - by Michael Etherington, Manager of Indigenous Relationships, and Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
For the children taken. For the parents left behind.In the beginningThe Indian Residential School...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care
7 lessons your child will learn and love at YMCA Licensed Summer Break Child Care
02 August 2024 - by Sasha Smith
With updates from Tia Chung on August 2, 2024School might be out for summer, but that doesn’t...read more
Healthy Kids
Meet our YMCA International Youth Internship Program group
29 July 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
As part of the YMCA of Greater Toronto's commitment to empowering youth and strengthening global...read more
A brief history of Emancipation Day and Month in Canada
24 July 2024 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
In Ontario, several communities started celebrating Emancipation Day to mark the day in 1834 when...read more
YMCA Child Care • Meet a Y Educator
Meet a Y educator: Muneeza
12 July 2024 - by Tia Chung
Educators are at the heart of every YMCA Child Care Centre. They not only care for children, but...read more
Healthy Communities
YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program: Hats Off to Our 2023-2024 Black Achievers Graduates!
02 July 2024 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
What an incredible evening! On June 15, 2024, our YMCA held its third annual YMCA Black Achievers...read more