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NBA All-Star basketball fun makes it to Toronto!
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NBA All-Star basketball fun makes it to Toronto!

08 February 2016 - by Talía Noya

This weekend, Toronto will host the first NBA All-Star game outside of the US. And leading up to...read more
8 ways to start preparing your child for kindergarten now
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8 ways to start preparing your child for kindergarten now

02 February 2016 - by Cheryl - YMCA Child Care

While many parents start preparing their child for their first day of full-day kindergarten in...read more
How Camp Changes Lives
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How Camp Changes Lives

29 January 2016 - by Nicole Meredith

Where you send your kids to camp can have a bigger effect than you imagined. Spencer started out...read more
Hope for Healthy-Minded Communities
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Hope for Healthy-Minded Communities

27 January 2016 - by June Findlay

Today, a much needed conversation about mental illness is taking place online, in workplaces, and...read more
The first day of Full-Day Kindergarten: Getting ready
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The first day of Full-Day Kindergarten: Getting ready

29 December 2015 - by YMCA of Greater Toronto

Starting full-day Kindergarten (FDK) is an emotional period of transition for children, but for...read more
A Boxing Day to Remember
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A Boxing Day to Remember

26 December 2015 - by Nicole Meredith

With the madness of the 25th behind you, it’s time to escape for a moment. Forget about the...read more
The Power of Persistence:  How Emily Chased her Dreams
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The Power of Persistence: How Emily Chased her Dreams

14 December 2015 - by Nicole Meredith

Personal training isn’t just about losing weight or bulking up. YMCA certified personal trainers...read more
Lunches Your Kids Will Love – Week 3
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Lunches Your Kids Will Love – Week 3

05 December 2015 - by Nicole Meredith

Have your kids grown bored of the same old brown-bag lunches? Give them something to look forward...read more
Train like an NBA basketball pro at the YMCA
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Train like an NBA basketball pro at the YMCA

04 December 2015 - by Talía Noya

2016 will be a special year in the basketball world. For the first time ever, the NBA will hold...read more
Food for thought: How breakfast boosts learning
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Food for thought: How breakfast boosts learning

24 November 2015 - by June Findlay

Your typical morning routine likely goes something like this: get out of bed, brush your teeth,...read more

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