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How does gambling affect decision-making and finances?
24 August 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Paying to open a loot box or a virtual card pack in a video game is a form of gambling. You risk...read more
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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 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 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 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
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
Comment les jeux de hasard sont promus par les influenceurs
19 June 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
L'influence : Une autre façon de faire de la publicitéLa popularité des médias sociaux ne cessant...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs
How gambling is being driven by influencers
19 June 2023 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Influencing: Another way to advertiseAs social media continues to grow in popularity, there are...read more