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Camp Chat: Celebrating 10 years of Values Beads!
Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Camp Chat: Celebrating 10 years of Values Beads!

26 March 2019 - by Leigh Coffey

One of the many things that we are proud of at Y Day Camp, is our values bead program. Started in...read more
NYLD Program Helps Palestinian Teen Adjust to Life in Canada & Make New Friends
Healthy Communities • YMCA Newcomer Programs • YMCA Youth Programs

NYLD Program Helps Palestinian Teen Adjust to Life in Canada & Make New Friends

26 March 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Amro, who is originally from Palestine, moved to Canada three years ago. He has been a member of...read more
What to eat before and after your workout, according to a personal trainer
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness

What to eat before and after your workout, according to a personal trainer

25 March 2019 - by Nicole Meredith

Way too often, I find myself staring into the depths of my fridge, wondering what kind of...read more
Credit Education Week: How Gambling Can Impact Millennials’ Finances
Healthy Living • YMCA Youth Programs

Credit Education Week: How Gambling Can Impact Millennials’ Finances

21 March 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

This November, Credit Canada hosted its 12th annual “Credit Education Week” aimed at helping...read more
Camp Chat: Our Program Heads
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Camp Chat: Our Program Heads

18 March 2019 - by Leigh Coffey

This summer, we will hire 900+ staff to deliver our Y Day Camp programs at 55 locations across...read more
The Breadth of Our Impact: Beth’s Story
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The Breadth of Our Impact: Beth’s Story

15 March 2019 - by Dawn Yan

“The sweat you break at the Y, isn’t just for you; it’s for all of us. We’re a gym, and a lot...read more
Sonya's secret sauce for looking and feeling her best
Healthy Living • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness

Sonya's secret sauce for looking and feeling her best

12 March 2019 - by Nicole Meredith

Finding the motivation you need to get started on your fitness journey is hard enough, but it...read more
YMCA named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers
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YMCA named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers

01 March 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For Sarita Bhatta, an Outreach and Community Relations Coordinator at the YMCA of Greater...read more
5 ways yoga can help you beat the winter blues
Healthy Living • YMCA Health and Fitness

5 ways yoga can help you beat the winter blues

25 February 2019 - by Nicole Meredith

Those cold, grey winter days can get you down. Here’s how yoga can help keep you grounded:1....read more
YMCA 50 Years of Child Care: Like Mother, Like Daughter (Nadine & Dayna’s Story)
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Child Care

YMCA 50 Years of Child Care: Like Mother, Like Daughter (Nadine & Dayna’s Story)

15 February 2019 - by Dawn Yan

We’ve all experienced an “aha!” moment at one point or another in our lives. For many of us, this...read more

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