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Family-friendly holiday activities that give back
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Family-friendly holiday activities that give back

18 December 2017 - by Sasha Smith

The holidays are upon us once again, which means your kid is bound to catch a horrible case of...read more
How the Y helped Vianney find a job after living on the street
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How the Y helped Vianney find a job after living on the street

14 December 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By: Yonatan KifluVianney is a happy, hopeful, and motivated young man. He has permanent...read more
How to help your kid keep track of their belongings
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How to help your kid keep track of their belongings

14 December 2017 - by Sasha Smith

It’s that time of year again when mittens go missing, snowpants mysteriously walk away, and kids...read more
Celebrating staff for their years of service
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Celebrating staff for their years of service

12 December 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

As a Top Employer for ten years in a row, one element that sets the Y apart is the amount of...read more
Meet Dayna, a dynamic Y Day Camp Director
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Meet Dayna, a dynamic Y Day Camp Director

11 December 2017 - by Leigh Coffey

Our president and CEO, Medhat Mahdy, has always said that it is not the buildings, but the people...read more
Ten in a row: YMCA of Greater Toronto again recognized as a top GTA employer
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Ten in a row: YMCA of Greater Toronto again recognized as a top GTA employer

08 December 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

For the tenth year in a row, the YMCA has been selected as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers...read more
Peace Medal ceremony wraps up Peace Week in style
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Peace Medal ceremony wraps up Peace Week in style

07 December 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

In a fitting crescendo to an exciting 2017 edition of YMCA Peace Week, the YMCA of Greater...read more
YMCA employment program comes full circle
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YMCA employment program comes full circle

06 December 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By: Yonatan KifluJessica Reed is like many of the people who come through the doors of our YMCA...read more
YMCA of Medellin volunteer gives youth access to a brighter future
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YMCA of Medellin volunteer gives youth access to a brighter future

05 December 2017 - by Lucy Schmidt

Happy International Volunteer Day! In celebration of this day to recognize the amazing work that...read more
Ask A Trainer: How do I make a workout plan — and actually stick to it?
Healthy LivingYMCA Health and Fitness

Ask A Trainer: How do I make a workout plan — and actually stick to it?

04 December 2017 - by Nicole Meredith

Delving into the world of fitness and nutrition can feel overwhelming. So we asked Paul, a...read more

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