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Basketball and Belonging
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Basketball and Belonging

16 June 2016 - by Talía Noya

Running across the court, he dribbles, cuts right, and shoots – everyone cheers. This isn’t the...read more
The top 10 summer snacks
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The top 10 summer snacks

12 June 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

The last thing you want to do on a sunny, humid summer day is cook over a hot stove. These light,...read more
Building healthy communities from the ground up
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Building healthy communities from the ground up

03 June 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

After years of anticipation, the Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA is officially up and running!...read more
Cooper Koo Family YMCA's grand opening is finally here!
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Cooper Koo Family YMCA's grand opening is finally here!

30 May 2016 - by Talía Noya

The YMCA’s newest Centre of Community officially opened its doors today, May 30! This weekend,...read more
My 5 favourite trails in the city
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My 5 favourite trails in the city

23 May 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

After enduring months of bone-chilling temperatures and seemingly endless slush, you deserve some...read more
Why you shouldn't go to the gym every day
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Why you shouldn't go to the gym every day

16 May 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

There are countless myths about exercise and muscle-building, but one of the most popular is...read more
4 things you need to know to tone up for summer
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4 things you need to know to tone up for summer

19 April 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

With summer fast approaching, we’re all looking forward to relaxing poolside, or lounging on the...read more
4 ways to get your #HealthyHour this spring
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4 ways to get your #HealthyHour this spring

18 April 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

On Saturday, April 16th, 30 Torontonians started their weekend on the right foot - literally....read more
Camp Comes to Cooper Koo
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Camp Comes to Cooper Koo

09 April 2016 - by Elizabeth Burrows

The summer of 2016 is an exciting one for YMCA Day Camps as ten new day camp locations are added...read more
Happy Birthday to the World Health Organization!
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Happy Birthday to the World Health Organization!

07 April 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

To celebrate its founding, the World Health Organization (WHO) started World Health Day. Every...read more

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