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Y Nexus Conference: An Exploration of Reconciliation and Awareness

30-01-2019

Y Nexus brought together 15 Indigenous and non-Indigenous young leaders to explore themes related to reconciliation and awareness.

Silhouette of youth looking at lake with mountains in background

Celebrating Peacemakers during YMCA Peace Week

21-12-2018

This year, Member Associations continued the tradition of honouring community members who, without any special resources, demonstrate a commitment to peace through contributions made within their community or overseas.

RoseAnne Archibald, Ontario Regional Chief and Keynote Speaker, together with Peace Medallion recipient Theodore (Teddy) Syrette and Chief Dean Sayers (Batchewana First N

Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, Becomes YMCA Patron

13-12-2018

“We are honoured that Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette has become Patron of YMCA Canada” says Brenda Flaherty, Board Chair, YMCA Canada.

YMCAs across Southwestern Ontario and YMCA of Western Ontario complete regional merger to become YMCA of Southwestern Ontario, effective November 1st

01-11-2018

The new YMCA of Southwestern Ontario will now serve the full region from Windsor in the West, North to Goderich, South to Point Pelee National Park, and East to Woodstock.

Celebrate YMCA Peace Week: November 17-24, 2018

31-10-2018

YMCA Peace Week, to be held from November 17 to 24 this year, is a time to celebrate the presence of peace in our communities.

YMCA Community Action Network Supports Youth Leadership across Canada

16-10-2018

Launched in January 2018 by the YMCA of Greater Toronto in partnership with nine YMCA Member Associations, the YMCA Community Action Network is off to a roaring start.

Zehrs’ Give a Little, Help a Lot Campaign Another Success

17-09-2018

For the ninth year running, the YMCAs in Southern Ontario were selected as the recipients of Zehrs Markets’ Give a Little, Help a Lot campaign.

YMCA staff at Zehrs in Windsor, Ontario

Canadian makes history at YMCA World Council 2018

16-07-2018

Long-time Canadian YMCA volunteer Patricia Pelton has been elected as President of the World Alliance of YMCAs, the first time a woman has ever held the role.

Patricia Pelton giving acceptance speech

YMCAs in Canada Announce Statement of Reconciliation

21-06-2018

The YMCA Federation in Canada is proud to announce its Statement of Reconciliation in recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Peter Dinsdale, President & CEO of YMCA Canada, Appointed to Order of Ontario

27-02-2018

The Board of Directors of YMCA Canada is pleased to congratulate Peter Dinsdale, President and CEO, on his appointment to the Order of Ontario, the province's highest and most prestigious honour.

Her Honour the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and Peter Dinsdale, President & CEO of YMCA Canada

A Peek inside the World’s Largest YMCA in Calgary!

02-02-2018

‘Colossal’ is not an overstatement in this case.

The swimming pool at the Shane Homes YMCA at Rocky Ridge

YMCA Chosen to Take Part in National Canada Service Corps Pilot

01-02-2018

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the launch of Canada Service Corps, Canada’s new national youth service initiative.

A group of youth at an outdoor event.

YMCA Mentoring Program Receives $5-million Boost

31-01-2018

In January, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Ralph Goodale announced $5 million over five years in federal funding to expand the YMCA's Plusone Mentoring program.

A mentor helps a student with his homework

YMCA of Greater Toronto sets Guinness World Record

12-01-2018

On January 11, the YMCA of Greater Toronto set a new Guinness World Record for Largest Exercise Ball Demonstration/Class.

Dozens of exercise balls set up in a gymnasium

Zehrs’ Give a Little, Help a Lot Campaign goes above and beyond

22-12-2017

For the eighth year running, YMCAs in southern Ontario were honoured to be selected by Zehrs Markets to be the recipients of their Give a Little, Help a Lot annual campaign.

Two workers packing groceries at Zehrs

YMCA of Greater Vancouver & YMCA World Urban Network recognized for response to Mexican earthquake

04-12-2017

In a special ceremony held in October, Mexico’s Ambassador to Canada, Dionisio Perez Jacome Frisione, presented the YMCA of Greater Vancouver and the YMCA World Urban Network with an award recognizing their support for the people of Mexico City.

The YMCA of Greater Vancouver’s Lizeth Escobedo (left) with Mexican Ambassador to Canada Dionisio Perez Jacome Frisione

YMCA Peace Week: More important than ever at the 30-year mark

27-11-2017

This year marked the 30th anniversary of the creation of the YMCA Peace Medal – and Canada’s YMCAs made sure to celebrate in style!

Peace Medal winners, the Gael Guides from Cathedral Catholic Secondary School, who were honoured at the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford’s Peace Medal Breakfast.

Canadians from coast to coast jump in to interactive YMCA LocalMOTION Challenge

27-09-2017

Ever heard of a Railway YMCA? Thanks to the YMCA LocalMOTION Challenge, thousands of Canadians can answer “yes” to that question—and a few of them are enjoying some amazing prizes, too.

YMCA of Calgary receives largest-ever donation

10-07-2017

The YMCA of Calgary has received $3.5 million from Shane Homes — the largest corporate donation in its 115-year history in support of its new recreational facility in the northwest.

Shane Wenzel and YMCA of Calgary president and CEO Shannon Doram.