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Applying for a summer job: 3 tips for students
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Applying for a summer job: 3 tips for students

03 March 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Rheign MoralesLooking for a summer job can be quite competitive. Many students seek employment...read more
Celebrate Canada's 150th with YMCA LocalMOTION
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Celebrate Canada's 150th with YMCA LocalMOTION

28 February 2017 - by Julie De Liberato

Did you know the YMCA movement is older than Canada? The YMCA came to Canada in 1851, before...read more
How to find the right summer job
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How to find the right summer job

27 February 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

By Sangeetha RamMichelle is a 17-year-old high school student who enjoys painting, any form of...read more
A practical guide to dealing with cyberbullies
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A practical guide to dealing with cyberbullies

22 February 2017 - by Sasha Smith

The story of fifteen-year-old Amanda Todd, of British Columbia, serves as a tragic reminder of...read more
Top 6 games to build your child's character
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Top 6 games to build your child's character

17 February 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

School breaks are the perfect time to gather everyone around the table to play some classic...read more
How volunteering can help you land a summer job
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How volunteering can help you land a summer job

17 February 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Rheign Morales is in her senior year in high school and has been a committed member of the YMCA...read more
Black history in the Canary district: Honouring Lucie and Thornton Blackburn
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Black history in the Canary district: Honouring Lucie and Thornton Blackburn

15 February 2017 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

A new facility and mural just steps from the Cooper Koo Family Cherry Street YMCA recognizes the...read more
3 tips for talking about race with kids
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3 tips for talking about race with kids

15 February 2017 - by Sasha Smith

Whether you’re watching television, scrolling through your Twitter feed, or reading the...read more
Discover your Y for free on Family Day
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Discover your Y for free on Family Day

14 February 2017 - by Todd Harrison

The YMCA is the perfect place for you and your kids to have fun together this Family Day! On...read more
Why we need to talk to kids about race
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Why we need to talk to kids about race

10 February 2017 - by Sasha Smith

Let’s face it: talking about race can be tough. It’s even more difficult when you’re discussing...read more

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