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8 ways to start preparing your child for kindergarten now
02 February 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care
While many parents start preparing their child for their first day of full-day kindergarten in...read more
Healthy Communities
Heritage, Health and Hope: Black History Month at the YMCA
02 February 2016 - by June Findlay
Hear the words “Black History Month” and you may think of people like; Mathieu DaCosta, the first...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
Free events this Family Day at YMCA
01 February 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
10 Ways you can Make the Most of this Family DayYou only get one day a year that’s specially set...read more
Healthy Communities • Immigrant Services
How our YMCA continues to help Syrian refugees
01 February 2016 - by Admas Mekuria
Since November 4, 2015 Canada has welcomed more than 13,900 Syrian refugees, approximately 6,300...read more
Healthy Living
Why Women Should Lift
31 January 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Ladies rule cardio equipment and yoga classes at most gyms, but it can be intimidating to venture...read more
Immigrant Services • Y Stories
A teacher learns a new lesson: Nanor’s fresh start in Canada
29 January 2016 - by June Findlay
Hearing Nanor’s soft-spoken voice, calm demeanor and positive outlook on life, you wouldn’t know...read more
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
How Camp Changes Lives
29 January 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Where you send your kids to camp can have a bigger effect than you imagined. Spencer started out...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories
Uncovering hidden treasures from 1952
28 January 2016 - by Talía Noya
As part of the YMCA’s Strong Start, Great Future Campaign, East City YMCA was torn down back in...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids
Hope for Healthy-Minded Communities
27 January 2016 - by June Findlay
Today, a much needed conversation about mental illness is taking place online, in workplaces, and...read more
Y Stories
A Lifestyle Evolution: Alex’s Journey to Better Health
26 January 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
If you’re new to physical fitness, it can be tough to find a good starting point. What exercises...read more
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