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Canada, in other words: Travels in Newfoundland with the Youth Exchanges Canada program
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Canada, in other words: Travels in Newfoundland with the Youth Exchanges Canada program

12 August 2016 - by June Findlay

What does it mean to be Canadian?That very question can spark heated and insightful discussions...read more
7 things to do in Corktown this Saturday
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7 things to do in Corktown this Saturday

11 August 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

As a resident (and big fan) of Toronto’s west end, I don’t get to explore the other side of the...read more
Circuit training: the cure for a workout plateau
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Circuit training: the cure for a workout plateau

10 August 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Variety is the spice of life, and your workout routine is no different. Changing things up at the...read more
How to choose the right preschool for your child
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How to choose the right preschool for your child

08 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Whether parents are sending their children off to preschool for socialization or preparation for...read more
Corporate volunteers give thousands of hours to the Y
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Corporate volunteers give thousands of hours to the Y

05 August 2016 - by Emily Cichonski

On June 8th, an enthusiastic group of volunteers from Tangerine visited YMCA Cedar Glen Outdoor...read more
Why you deserve a personal trainer
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Why you deserve a personal trainer

04 August 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Your health is serious business. You only live once, and you want to be physically capable of...read more
Free yoga this summer in St. James Park
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Free yoga this summer in St. James Park

03 August 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

On a recent sweltering Wednesday afternoon in St. James Park, just east of downtown, a couple...read more
6 books to help prepare your child for preschool or kindergarten
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6 books to help prepare your child for preschool or kindergarten

02 August 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

Starting school can be an exciting and frightening time for young children. Reading books about...read more
3 ways you can practice mindfulness while you work
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3 ways you can practice mindfulness while you work

29 July 2016 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Life at work can be a never-ending to-do list. Call this person back, send those emails, book...read more
5 ways parents can help toddlers and preschoolers develop independence
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5 ways parents can help toddlers and preschoolers develop independence

28 July 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

“I want to do it by myself!”“Don’t help me!”“I’m a big kid — let me do it!”These are common...read more

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