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Fun Outdoor Winter Activities for Families
09 February 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care
Keeping the entire family active during winter is sometimes difficult. It's tough to get...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Kids
NBA All-Star basketball fun makes it to Toronto!
08 February 2016 - by Talía Noya
This weekend, Toronto will host the first NBA All-Star game outside of the US. And leading up to...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
How are you protecting your heart this Valentine’s season?
05 February 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
The RiskEvery 7 minutes, a Canadian life is taken by heart disease or stroke. 90% of us have at...read more
Y Stories • YMCA Youth Programs
Striving for Greatness: Basketball at Central YMCA
04 February 2016 - by Talía Noya
When our courts aren't being used for basketball programs, 90% of the time our members book them...read more
Healthy Kids
8 ways to start preparing your child for kindergarten now
02 February 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care
While many parents start preparing their child for their first day of full-day kindergarten in...read more
Healthy Communities
Heritage, Health and Hope: Black History Month at the YMCA
02 February 2016 - by June Findlay
Hear the words “Black History Month” and you may think of people like; Mathieu DaCosta, the first...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
Free events this Family Day at YMCA
01 February 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
10 Ways you can Make the Most of this Family DayYou only get one day a year that’s specially set...read more
Healthy Communities • Immigrant Services
How our YMCA continues to help Syrian refugees
01 February 2016 - by Admas Mekuria
Since November 4, 2015 Canada has welcomed more than 13,900 Syrian refugees, approximately 6,300...read more
Healthy Living
Why Women Should Lift
31 January 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Ladies rule cardio equipment and yoga classes at most gyms, but it can be intimidating to venture...read more
Immigrant Services • Y Stories
A teacher learns a new lesson: Nanor’s fresh start in Canada
29 January 2016 - by June Findlay
Hearing Nanor’s soft-spoken voice, calm demeanor and positive outlook on life, you wouldn’t know...read more
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