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Breaking Ground on the new Bridletowne Neighbourhood Centre

23 August 2023 - by Nicole Meredith

After more than 10 years of community advocacy and engagement, we broke ground on the new...read more

Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care

4 tips to help your child deal with separation anxiety in child care

09 August 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

With updates from Tia Chung on 08/09/2023Separation anxiety is a common and normal fear that...read more

Healthy Communities

From Toronto to Halifax with the Newcomer Youth Leadership Development program

02 August 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The YMCA of Greater Toronto empowers youth and provides them with opportunities to explore new...read more

Healthy Communities

Emancipation Month: Celebrating the intangible cultural heritage of Black communities

27 July 2023 - by Ellah Mangwiza and Christina Sanakidis, YMCA of Greater Toronto Managers – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

This blog post discusses upsetting content like enslavement and struggles for emancipation....read more

Healthy Kids • YMCA Child Care • YMCA Employment Programs

4 benefits of being a Before & After School Educator at the YMCA

27 July 2023 - by Tia Chung

Life as a Child Care Educator is a rewarding and fulfilling...read more

Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs

Les jeux de hasard et le cerveau des adolescents

17 July 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

S'il semble que les jeunes prennent des décisions émotionnelles et adoptent des comportements à...read more

Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Youth Programs

Gambling and the teenage brain

17 July 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

If it seems like youth make emotional decisions and engage in risky behaviour, there’s a reason:...read more

Healthy Living

You’re never too old to feel great

14 July 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Vic Downs's presence at the Scarborough YMCA for more than 20 years is nothing short of...read more

Healthy Communities

YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program: We’re So Proud of our 2022-2023 Graduates!

12 July 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

In early June, we had our second annual YMCA Black Achievers Mentorship Program graduation...read more

Healthy Communities

Reflecting on July 1st (Canada Day):Our home on Native land

30 June 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The Indian Residential School Survivors Society is available to survivors and their families at...read more

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