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YMCA wins Top Employer Award for the twelfth time
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YMCA wins Top Employer Award for the twelfth time

06 December 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

What better way to celebrate our 12th  Employer Award than by spotlighting our amazing team? With...read more
Take Our Kids to Work Day shapes one young woman’s career dreams
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Take Our Kids to Work Day shapes one young woman’s career dreams

29 November 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

On November 6, 2019, the YMCA of Greater Toronto welcomed grade 9 students for Take Our Kids to...read more
How to fit fitness into your busy holiday schedule
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How to fit fitness into your busy holiday schedule

28 November 2019 - by Nicole Meredith

The holidays are supposed to be a time for some much-needed R&R, but they often end up being...read more
Dedicated YMCA volunteer wins provincial award for 10 years of service
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Dedicated YMCA volunteer wins provincial award for 10 years of service

28 November 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

For many high school students, gaining community service hours is just another task on their...read more
3 ways to teach your child about the importance of giving back
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3 ways to teach your child about the importance of giving back

25 November 2019 - by Dawn Yan

With the holiday season right around the corner, your to-do list as a parent is likely expanding...read more
Jamaican newcomer’s singing career takes off after winning YMCA’s Rep Your Region Youth Talent Showcase
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Jamaican newcomer’s singing career takes off after winning YMCA’s Rep Your Region Youth Talent Showcase

19 November 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

Step aside Rihanna — there’s a new Caribbean singing sensation on the rise and her name is...read more
A yoga instructor's guide to cultivating inner peace
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A yoga instructor's guide to cultivating inner peace

04 November 2019 - by Zoja Popovic

For some of us, reaching inner peace is comparable to climbing Mount Everest: a lofty goal...read more
4 ways to teach kids about peace and kindness
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4 ways to teach kids about peace and kindness

01 November 2019 - by Dawn Yan

Everyone wants their children to live in peace and model kindness ⁠— but what, exactly, does that...read more
Older adult helps build up her community after overcoming isolation with donor support
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Older adult helps build up her community after overcoming isolation with donor support

01 November 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

The holiday season gets many of us excited for family time, cozy nights by the fire, and maybe a...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

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