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Gaming and gambling: What’s the difference?
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Gaming and gambling: What’s the difference?

06 October 2022 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Video games often have elements of gambling, and there are blurred lines between games of skill...read more
Newcomer learns to embrace change and discovers new-found confidence through YMCA Immigrant Services
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Newcomer learns to embrace change and discovers new-found confidence through YMCA Immigrant Services

14 January 2020 - by Sarah Cowan

Halimat experienced major culture shock when she arrived in Canada from Nigeria. Everything that...read more
Rising to the challenge: How a young newcomer unlocked his leadership potential
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Rising to the challenge: How a young newcomer unlocked his leadership potential

23 October 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Moses is a bright Grade 12 student whose favourite subject is biology, and he plans to study life...read more
Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: Steve & Sally Stavro Family Foundation
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Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: Steve & Sally Stavro Family Foundation

17 October 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more...read more
Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: Clark Family Foundation
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Celebrating our YMCA City Builders: Clark Family Foundation

17 October 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

YMCA City Builders are philanthropic leaders who have generously given 1 million dollars or more...read more
A newcomer’s journey: Adjusting to life in Canada through YMCA Immigrant Services
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A newcomer’s journey: Adjusting to life in Canada through YMCA Immigrant Services

20 September 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Moving to a new country can be daunting. Finding employment, settling into a new community,...read more
NYLD mentors awarded Ted Rogers Scholarship for outstanding community leadership
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NYLD mentors awarded Ted Rogers Scholarship for outstanding community leadership

07 August 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Two young newcomers who volunteer in YMCA youth leadership programs are being recognized for all...read more
Newcomer youth builds skills, connections, and confidence
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Newcomer youth builds skills, connections, and confidence

28 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At 17, Nada Albarada has faced more than her fair share of challenges. The first was leaving the...read more
Newcomer family gives back to their new home
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Newcomer family gives back to their new home

19 June 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

As Syria’s humanitarian crisis unfolded, Alaa and Nabil Al Hawa made the painful decision to flee...read more
Award-Winning Immigrant Mentors Newcomers Through Next Stop Canada Program
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Award-Winning Immigrant Mentors Newcomers Through Next Stop Canada Program

11 April 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Long-time YMCA volunteer Sukhjit Singh was born and raised in India and immigrated to Canada with...read more

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