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Stephanie’s decade-long commitment to her community
03 December 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Stephanie has been part of the Markham YMCA family for the past ten years. Her steadfast...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Volunteers
How Daniel conquered his fears & landed his dream job
06 November 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Though he’s been with the Y for barely two years, 23-year-old Daniel has already made his mark on...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
How to make your workout functional
05 November 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Remember how easy it was to run, jump, and climb when you were a kid? It would be nice to stay...read more
Healthy Living
YMCA volunteers are heroes in their communities
31 October 2017 - by Lucy Schmidt
Are superheroes real? We think that they are and we celebrated their hard work at the 2017 YMCA...read more
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
Linda and her famous chicken stew recipe
26 October 2017 - by Gord Dunlop
Linda has cooked meals for thousands of visitors to YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor Centre over the past...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Employment Programs
Workplace safety and you
18 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By Victoria Alvarez Do you feel safe in your work environment? Are you aware of your workplace’s...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
The many dimensions of a healthy workplace
02 October 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
It’s Healthy Workplace Month across Canada and as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Volunteers
Standing out in a volunteer interview
04 September 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
By Wesley BanksVolunteering is a great way to become engaged with your community, meet others,...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Trainer: What’s the best way to get strong and toned?
29 August 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Setting foot in a weight room for the first time can be intimidating. How much should you be...read more
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness
Ask A Trainer: Is bodyweight effective for strength training?
15 August 2017 - by Nicole Meredith
Setting foot in a weight room for the first time can be intimidating. How much should you be...read more
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