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Claudia's Y Story: A Healthy Spirit, Mind & Body
15 January 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
The YMCA more than a gym. People like Claudia, a member at the Mississauga YMCA for over 7 years,...read more
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Pushing Boundaries: Colette’s Decision to Forge Ahead
22 December 2015 - by Nicole Meredith
Ever feel like your workout routine has plateaued? Colette has been there. To get inspired and...read more
Healthy Communities • Immigrant Services • Y Stories
Noushin’s journey to success in a new country
17 December 2015 - by June Findlay
Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories
The Power of Persistence: How Emily Chased her Dreams
14 December 2015 - by Nicole Meredith
Personal training isn’t just about losing weight or bulking up. YMCA certified personal trainers...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories
YMCA War Services remembered
11 November 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Remembrance Day gives us the opportunity to look back and reflect on Canadians’ incredible...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories
Living out their dreams: The youth of the Rep Your Region Talent Showcase
07 November 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
In the corner of the meeting room-turned-talent green room at the Central YMCA, Christian looks...read more
Y Stories • YMCA Youth Programs
Y Stories: Finding Love at the Y
26 August 2015 - by ymcablog
Congratulations to Safa Alzoubi and Amr Badawy on their recent engagement. We sat down and asked...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories
#YMCAPride Stories: Eric Mejorado
22 June 2015 - by ymcablog
Our Y family is made of people from all walks of life who all want the same thing--to build the...read more
Y Stories
Y Stories: Yoga--the Struggle is Real
27 March 2015 - by ymcablog
We love hearing the stories of our members and how we're helping on their health and wellness...read more
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Vanauley Street Stories: Mark
05 February 2015 - by ymcablog
Mark had no friends or family to turn to when he arrived at our Toronto Queen Street West YMCA...read more
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