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What’s growing at Cedar Glen’s Organic Farm
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What’s growing at Cedar Glen’s Organic Farm

08 May 2017 - by Gord Dunlop

Guest post from Melisanne Loiselle-Gascon, Farm Team Leader at YMCA Cedar Glen.Some adults will...read more
Teens and mental health: 3 strategies for self-care
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Teens and mental health: 3 strategies for self-care

02 May 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Sangeetha Ram is a 17-year-old high school student, and a Y volunteer and staff member. Sangeetha...read more
4 ways to prevent burnout
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4 ways to prevent burnout

01 May 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Stress is a normal part of life, but utter exhaustion and disillusionment is not. Taking a full...read more
The 5 best places to go running in the GTA
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The 5 best places to go running in the GTA

11 April 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Toronto winters are every outdoor runner’s nightmare. If it’s warm enough to maintain feeling in...read more
Gerald’s road to recovery
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Gerald’s road to recovery

13 March 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

After a serious car crash left him feeling lucky to be alive, Gerald braved a long recovery...read more
North York YMCA wins 2 awards for offering the biggest lifesaving program in Ontario
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North York YMCA wins 2 awards for offering the biggest lifesaving program in Ontario

03 March 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Last night, Toronto Sheppard YMCA staff Andrew, Amanda, and Hassan attended the Lifesaving...read more
Making Real-Life Connections at YMCA Camp Pine Crest
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Making Real-Life Connections at YMCA Camp Pine Crest

02 February 2017 - by Sarah Joseph

In an age where it seems impossible to disconnect, YMCA Camp Pine Crest is determined to continue...read more
YMCA Sprott House grows into second year of operation
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YMCA Sprott House grows into second year of operation

01 February 2017 - by Julie De Liberato

A year ago today, YMCA Sprott House opened its doors as the first transitional housing program...read more
Why you should ditch your ice pack
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Why you should ditch your ice pack

12 January 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Back in 2014, the guy who invented RICE publicly declared that he was wrong.Since 1978, when Dr....read more
Does fruit count as sugar?
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Does fruit count as sugar?

06 January 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Processed sugar is literally addictive; when you eat it regularly, you’ll eventually have craving...read more

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