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Healthy Communities • Y Stories
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
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Global Initatives
World Refugee Day at the YMCA: Baptista's Y Story
20 June 2016 - by June Findlay
Today is World Refugee Day, a day which calls on us to “recall our common humanity, celebrate...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness • YMCA Youth Programs
Basketball and Belonging
16 June 2016 - by Talía Noya
Running across the court, he dribbles, cuts right, and shoots – everyone cheers. This isn’t the...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Health and Fitness
Building healthy communities from the ground up
03 June 2016 - by Nicole Meredith
After years of anticipation, the Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA is officially up and running!...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Events • YMCA Health and Fitness
Cooper Koo Family YMCA's grand opening is finally here!
30 May 2016 - by Talía Noya
The YMCA’s newest Centre of Community officially opened its doors today, May 30! This weekend,...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Events
Celebrate good times as the Markham YMCA turns 10!
20 May 2016 - by Talía Noya
The YMCA has committed to creating the healthiest communities in a variety of remarkable places...read more
Healthy Kids • Y Stories • YMCA Camps and Outdoor Education • YMCA Youth Programs
Learn, Lead & Grow through YMCA Leadership Programs
17 May 2016 - by Elizabeth Burrows
Each summer, YMCA Day Camps are filled with energetic campers participating in fun and engaging...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories
Meet your new Cooper Koo Family YMCA team!
29 April 2016 - by Talía Noya
The team at Cooper Koo Family Cherry St. YMCA Centre have been busy getting it all set up for its...read more
Healthy Communities • Y Stories • YMCA Volunteers
From Volunteer to Employee: Paola's Y Story
12 April 2016 - by June Findlay
Mere seconds into a conversation with Paola Torres, you’ll immediately realize how passionate she...read more
Y Stories • YMCA Youth Programs
Elevating Others to New Heights
03 April 2016 - by Talía Noya
For 13-year-old Joaquin, the YMCA runs in the family. He is a passionate basketball player who...read more
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