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3 back-to-school tips for busy parents
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3 back-to-school tips for busy parents

29 August 2019 - by Dawn Yan

September is right around the corner, which means your kids are likely headed back to school in...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
YMCA Child Care: changing lives for the better (Sarah’s Story)
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YMCA Child Care: changing lives for the better (Sarah’s Story)

31 July 2019 - by Dawn Yan

After Riham reminisced about her time with the Y, I was convinced her fellow YMCA Child Care...read more
Youth raise awareness of blurred lines between gambling & gaming
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Youth raise awareness of blurred lines between gambling & gaming

30 July 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

On June 7, we celebrated the top 3 contestants in our Award Ceremony for the annual Youth 4 Youth...read more
3 ways to grow your emotional intelligence and be happier
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3 ways to grow your emotional intelligence and be happier

29 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Emotional intelligence (otherwise known as emotional quotient or EQ) touches every aspect of your...read more
From fitness to fundraising: Sharon’s Y story
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From fitness to fundraising: Sharon’s Y story

26 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Our Y depends on almost 5,500 volunteers to help us deliver on our mission each and every day....read more
Leadership, learning, and allyship: how the Y takes pride in our diversity
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Leadership, learning, and allyship: how the Y takes pride in our diversity

23 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

At the YMCA of Greater Toronto, we’re committed to building inclusive workplaces. For us, this...read more
Students build understanding of Indigenous culture through Youth Exchanges Canada
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Students build understanding of Indigenous culture through Youth Exchanges Canada

17 July 2019 - by Sarah Cowan

For Katie Clay, a teacher at the YMCA Academy, almost a full year of trip planning just paid...read more
Ask a trainer: how can I get the most out of High Intensity Interval Training?
Healthy Living

Ask a trainer: how can I get the most out of High Intensity Interval Training?

12 July 2019 - by Nicole Meredith

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is...read more
It takes a (Kingston Road) Village
Healthy CommunitiesSupport the Y

It takes a (Kingston Road) Village

02 July 2019 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

It takes a village to build a stronger community. Thankfully, the Kingston Road Village has a...read more

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