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New lower price + 5 free passes: Young Adult Memberships at Central Y just got better
02 May 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Ready to celebrate more fun, more savings, and shine bright at the Y this summer? On May 1,...read more
Healthy Communities
YMCA Charity 5K sponsors invest in community health — for generations to come
15 April 2025 - by Nicole Meredith
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity, and it’s thanks to our incredible donors that we can...read more
Healthy Communities
National Indigenous Languages Day
28 March 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Preserving and celebrating Indigenous languages“Language is the expression of our culture and our...read more
Healthy Communities
Inspiring women accelerating action: An International Women's Day special feature
07 March 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
We're celebrating International Women’s Day (March 8) which highlights gender equity and equality...read more
Healthy Communities
Volunteer spotlight: Meet Mureth Rhone
20 February 2025 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Mureth Rhone has over 20 years of management experience with extensive knowledge of pensions and...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Youth Programs
Black history in Canada: Centuries of presence and contributions
29 January 2025 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
Since 1996, the federal government’s annual Black History Month campaign in February has...read more
Healthy Communities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2024
20 November 2024 - by Christina Sanakidis, Manager – Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), December 3, was established by the...read more
Healthy Communities
We are all treaty people: Canadian society and reconciliation
28 October 2024 - by Michael Etherington, Manager of Indigenous Relationships, and Christina Sanakidis, Manager of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
“Reconciliation includes anyone with an open heart and an open mind who is willing to look to the...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 Communities
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
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