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Healthy Communities • YMCA Global Initatives
Off the beaten path: Andrew's Y Story in Medellin, Colombia
15 March 2016 - by June Findlay
As part of the Henry Labatte Scholarship (part of our Global Initiatives), we sent two of our...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
The secret to staying inspired
12 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Nothing quite compares to that feeling of elation when you tackle a big goal.Last week, thousands...read more
Healthy Communities • Healthy Living
Why Faith does a 12 hour workout every year
09 March 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
Last week, thousands of people across the GTA showed their support for health, fitness, and...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Global Initatives
Think global, act local: How international partnerships shape local communities
03 March 2016 - by June Findlay
“Friendship makes prosperity more shining and lessens adversity by dividing and sharing it.”...read more
Healthy Communities
YMCA named one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2016
24 February 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
The YMCA of Greater Toronto is honoured to be selected as one of Canada’s Best Diversity...read more
Healthy Communities • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education
YMCA Summer Job Cheat Sheet
12 February 2016 - by June Findlay
5 qualities we look for in students when hiring for summer programsIf you’re a student looking...read more
Healthy Communities
Countdown to Cooper Koo
09 February 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto
Only a few months remain before the YMCA of Greater Toronto opens the doors to its newest Centre...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
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
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