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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.

Celebrating National Aboriginal Day

21-06-2017

On June 21, National Aboriginal Day, we celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of the Indigenous Peoples of Canada.

Canada’s Governor General appoints 12 Canadians to the YMCA Fellowship of Honour

08-06-2017

On June 8, 2017, His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presented 12 Canadians with the YMCA’s most prestigious award: The YMCA Fellowship of Honour.

Government of BC Supports the Y’s Vision

10-04-2017

On April 6, 2017 the YMCA of Greater Vancouver reached a new milestone in its 130+ year history. The Province of BC announced two landmark financial contributions.

YMCA of Greater Vancouver staff at funding announcement

Town of Labrador City and YMCA sign letter of intent for new Labrador West Wellness Centre

03-04-2017

The Town of Labrador City and the YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador announced in March that a letter of intent has been signed for the YMCA to deliver programs at the proposed new Labrador West Wellness Centre.

New YMCA centre opens in Membertou First Nation

27-02-2017

The YMCA of Cape Breton’s newest branch, located in Membertou First Nation, celebrated its grand opening on Feb. 22.

Smiling staff members at new YMCA centre in Membertou First Nation

The Cowan Foundation and the YMCA team up to help at-risk youth stay in school

13-02-2017

The YMCA and The Cowan Foundation are pleased to announce a commitment of $150,000 from The Cowan Foundation to YMCA Alternative Suspension, a program developed and rolled out nationally by the YMCAs of Québec that supports teens...

Cowan Foundation YMCA Cheque Presentation

Statement by YMCA Canada on the attack on the Centre Culturel Islamique de Québec

30-01-2017

It was with great sadness that we learned of the terror attack at the Centre culturel islamique de Québec. Today, we echo the words of the YMCAs of Quebec who denounced this violence as having “no place in our communities, our cities, and our country."

YMCA of Greater Toronto named one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers for 2017

12-12-2016

Congratulations to the YMCA of Greater Toronto, named one of the Greater Toronto Area’s Top Employers for 2017!

YMCA of Simcoe/Muskoka’s Wasaga Y celebrates 10-year anniversary

07-12-2016

Congratulations to the Wasaga Beach YMCA, which celebrated a decade of community service on Dec. 3 with a number of free community events.

Helping to create better outcomes for those recovering from stroke through innovative partnership

05-12-2016

“After you have a stroke, you feel like you have a lot of problems without many solutions. This has been my solution.” Roland Strempler, 54-year-old stroke survivor, is speaking about Fit for Function, a 12-week exercise and education program...

YMCA Peace Week 2016

01-12-2016

From Nov. 19-26, YMCA Peace Week 2016 was celebrated in creative and wonderful ways across the country.

YMCA of Brockville and Area celebrates 20th anniversary of D.B. Green Pool

24-11-2016

This fall marks 20 years since the opening of the YMCA of Brockville and Area’s D.B. Green Pool, which quickly became an aquatic centre for a broad range of community members.

Historic heritage space now home to YMCA of Western Ontario community programs

22-11-2016

This beautifully renovated heritage building is now home to a 104-space YMCA of Western Ontario Child Care Centre, Language Services for Newcomers to Canada, community programs, and administrative offices.

Syrian newcomers celebrate fall Canadian traditions at the YMCAs across Southwestern Ontario

21-11-2016

“In Syria, we don’t do Halloween,” says a smiling girl who attended an “Autumn Celebration” event hosted by the YMCAs across Southwestern Ontario.

Saint John Y works to make poverty a thing of the past

18-11-2016

The YMCA of Greater Saint John, along with other community groups, has been working to reduce poverty in the city of Saint John for more than 10 years.

Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos

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