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Time to take a good look at your eye health
Healthy LivingYMCA Health and Fitness

Time to take a good look at your eye health

13 October 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

We share lots of important information about physical and mental health. But what about eye...read more
How Carol learned to walk again
Healthy LivingY StoriesYMCA Health and Fitness

How Carol learned to walk again

12 October 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

As she struggled to recover from a difficult back surgery, Carol became frustrated with her...read more
The importance of positive discipline
Healthy KidsYMCA Child Care

The importance of positive discipline

11 October 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

For many parents, discipline is one of the toughest parts of the job. But it’s also one of the...read more
No-mess lunches you can bring to the office
Healthy LivingYMCA Health and Fitness

No-mess lunches you can bring to the office

10 October 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Too many lunch breaks are wasted waiting in line to use the microwave in the office’s shared...read more
Work-study scholarship gives youth in need a great head start
Healthy CommunitiesSupport the YYMCA Youth Programs

Work-study scholarship gives youth in need a great head start

07 October 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

When leaders at Anannya Xavier’s Newcomer Youth Leadership Development program at the YMCA first...read more
Students take a virtual reality trip inside a Syrian refugee camp
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Youth Programs

Students take a virtual reality trip inside a Syrian refugee camp

06 October 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Last week, students and teachers at The YMCA Academy had an exceptional opportunity to view...read more
Jill’s journey to better health
Healthy LivingY StoriesYMCA Health and Fitness

Jill’s journey to better health

05 October 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Growing concern for her health and wellbeing prompted Jill’s doctor to encourage her to become...read more
Celebrating years of dedication and service: Russell Otter's Y story
Healthy CommunitiesY StoriesYMCA Volunteers

Celebrating years of dedication and service: Russell Otter's Y story

01 October 2016 - by Emily Cichonski

Today is the International Day of Older Persons. This day is a great chance to recognize the...read more
York Region Staff take over YMCA Cedar Glen
Healthy CommunitiesYMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

York Region Staff take over YMCA Cedar Glen

30 September 2016 - by Talía Noya

Earlier this week, the YMCA of Greater Toronto hosted unique experiential education activities...read more
Experiential learning for Specialist High Skills Major students
Healthy KidsYMCA Camps and Outdoor Education

Experiential learning for Specialist High Skills Major students

29 September 2016 - by Gord Dunlop

For the many students who learn best by doing, traditional educational tools like textbooks,...read more

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